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F63 SDE

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Brown Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,055 mi
Last recorded47,055 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF63 SDE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by hub (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 47,055 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam lense missing also (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by hub (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,055 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 47,055 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,821 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,680 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres heavily cracked

center exhaust rusty and slight leak

front axle spheres leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres cracking heavily

both front spheres slightly damp

both rear tyres nailed

centre exhaust cracked and slight blow

front brake disc offside rusty and pitted

rear number plate

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Fail 22 Jun 2011 46,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres cracking heavily

both front spheres slightly damp

both rear tyres nailed

centre exhaust cracked and slight blow

front brake disc offside rusty and pitted

rear number plate

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,230 miles

all tyres cracking and fronts wearing low on edges

brake pedal spoungy

front brake discs rusty

rear number plate

slight damping around both front spheres

Fail 8 Jun 2010 46,225 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres cracking and fronts wearing low on edges

brake pedal spoungy

front brake discs rusty

front brakes slightly uneven

rear number plate

slight damping around both front spheres

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,899 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear fog lamp cracked

rear number slightly deterated

Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside sun viser slightly insecure

tape on nearside front indicator

varies nails and a screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,516 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,457 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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F63 SDE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Brown with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F63 SDE, 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 F63 SDE registered?

F63 SDE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 September 1988.

Is F63 SDE safe to buy?

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