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F715 GRO

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

23,627 mi
Last recorded23,627 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF715 GRO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 23,627 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 23,627 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 20,617 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 20,603 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 20,051 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 20,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 20,051 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged both too rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 15,786 miles

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

Nearside parking brake low

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 15,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside parking brake low

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 12,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 9,892 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 9,890 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all four (2.2.C.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 7,358 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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F715 GRO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F715 GRO, 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 F715 GRO registered?

F715 GRO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 26 September 1988.

Is F715 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F715 GRO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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