MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,627 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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