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F880 LKM

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,329 mi
Last recorded8,329 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF880 LKM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 8,329 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 8,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 8,326 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 9,481 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 8,326 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 8,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 8,326 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 8,326 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 8,069 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 7,679 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 98,744 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 97,978 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 96,812 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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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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