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F525 OYY

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,767 mi
Last recorded54,767 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF525 OYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 54,767 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,760 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,563 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,085 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 49,717 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,961 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 44,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,293 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 41,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 36,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 33,629 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slightly movement at nearside front track rod end

Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,629 miles

slightly movement at nearside front track rod end

Fail 26 Sep 2005 28,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 28,360 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
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F525 OYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 45,143 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F525 OYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 280 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F525 OYY registered?

F525 OYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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