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L390 EAY

1994 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,211 mi
Last recorded111,211 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 28092,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL390 EAY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 111,211 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 107,106 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 104,893 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 104,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 101,004 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 101,004 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 98,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 95,069 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 92,165 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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L390 EAY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 92,434 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 L390 EAY, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L390 EAY registered?

L390 EAY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L390 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L390 EAY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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