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H677 XYW

1990 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,580 mi
Last recorded10,580 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 28042,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH677 XYW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 10,580 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 10,564 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 10,499 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 10,472 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 10,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 10,358 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 10,289 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 10,028 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 9,866 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 9,705 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,556 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 9,193 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 8,912 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 8,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 8,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 6,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes in poor condition corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 6,911 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes in poor condition corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 1,227 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 93,725 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,914 miles

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2007 84,343 miles

Both manifolds cracked.Centre silencer heat shield loose.

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2007 84,339 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe clamp missing.Both exhaust manifolds cracked . Centre silencer heat shield loose.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,998 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 74,963 miles

Centre Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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H677 XYW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 42,460 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 H677 XYW, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H677 XYW registered?

H677 XYW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 19 October 1990.

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