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F875 HWB

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,534 mi
Last recorded67,534 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF875 HWB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 67,534 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 65,834 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 84,074 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 62,397 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 60,470 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,564 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,135 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 56,128 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 56,123 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 55,948 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 55,782 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 55,490 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,282 miles

slight blow exhaust

Pass 4 Nov 2011 51,371 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,231 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,414 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 49,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,095 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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F875 HWB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 46,165 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 F875 HWB, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F875 HWB registered?

F875 HWB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is F875 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F875 HWB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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