MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,329 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
hole in body by filler cap
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis 1/4 panel (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis 1/4 panel (6.1.B.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
body has hole in by filler cap
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both brake pipes into rear fexis slightly corroded
both rear brake pipes into load valve corroded ( unable to fully check)
early corrosion to lower windscreen frame
early corrosion to r/n/s/lower wing edge
f/o/s/lower mud gaurd wired to bumper end
front & front to rear brake pipes greased
n/s/r & o/s/r wheel hubs have play may have worn diff splines
o/s/f & n/s/f steering swivel ball oil seals slightly deteriorated
offside exterior bonnet catch broke
r/n/s/bumper end cap loose
slight play in both wiper arm spindles
small hole f/o/s chassis inner
steering wheel cover slightly deteriorated
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both brake pipes into rear fexis slightly corroded
both rear brake pipes into load valve corroded ( unable to fully check)
front & front to rear brake pipes greased
low effort nearside parking brake
offside exterior bonnet catch broke
slight play in both wiper arm spindles
steering wheel cover slightly deteriorated
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F880 LKM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 F880 LKM, 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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F880 LKM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 May 1989.
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