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F647 UTW

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

42,280 mi
Last recorded42,280 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF647 UTW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 42,280 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes to axle deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 41,365 miles

under side been fully treated/painted all over

Pass 14 Jun 2023 39,829 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 39,827 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and just above (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 35,389 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 35,381 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative not connected (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 32,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 32,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive lots of different ones (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in places

Pass 27 Sep 2019 28,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear view mirror is damaged

Non structural corrosion to outer sills and edges of wheel arches

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear lamp lens is cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade is split

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 28,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear view mirror is damaged

Non structural corrosion to outer sills and edges of wheel arches

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear lamp lens is cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade is split

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 23,548 miles

Brake fluid appears dirty/discoloured

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front mirror is damaged

Non structural corrosion to outer sills and edges of wheel arches

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 23,546 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid appears dirty/discoloured

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front mirror is damaged

Non structural corrosion to outer sills and edges of wheel arches

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 17,098 miles

Both auxiliary drive belts are perished and cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear view mirror is damaged

Oil leaks from gearbox and transfer box

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 10,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre to rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower both axle swivels have a slight grease seepage

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak engine / gearbox / transfer box / slight ()

both auxiliary "V" belts perishing

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine noise

Fail 26 Sep 2016 10,534 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported fog lamp (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre to rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower both axle swivels have a slight grease seepage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak engine / gearbox / transfer box / slight ()

both auxiliary "V" belts perishing

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine noise

Pass 9 Sep 2015 4,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front, centre and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/75 R15 S (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/75 R15 S (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut to cords, but not within the requirements to qualify for a fail

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox and transfer box, both have fluid leaks

Fail 2 Sep 2015 4,227 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front, centre and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/75 R15 S (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/75 R15 S (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut to cords, but not within the requirements to qualify for a fail

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox and transfer box, both have fluid leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general underside corrosion

nearside front fog lamp loose

offside mirror glass loose

offside steering ball cup damp

steering/suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2014 99,673 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general underside corrosion

nearside front foglamp loose

offside steering ball cup damp

steering/suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2013 97,026 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 95,308 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 95,306 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 92,214 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 92,214 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 89,903 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 89,824 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 84,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 78,964 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 73,717 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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F647 UTW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 F647 UTW, 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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F647 UTW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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