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F535 OYY

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,429 mi
Last recorded53,429 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF535 OYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 53,429 miles

front discs inner face pitted

Fail 9 Apr 2013 53,429 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front discs inner face pitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,013 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 51,458 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 156,000 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 50,703 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 50,703 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,235 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 48,235 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 48,226 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 144,800 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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F535 OYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F535 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F535 OYY registered?

F535 OYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 5 October 1988.

Is F535 OYY safe to buy?

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