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M3 ECR

1998 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,559 mi
Last recorded72,559 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 28091,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 ECR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,559 miles

Both front shock absorbers slight internal play present

Nearside Front Idler arm has slight play present

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 72,548 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 72,487 miles

Nearside Front Idler arm has play present

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 72,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Idler arm has play present

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 72,400 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 72,054 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 71,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 71,590 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replacement recomended (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,772 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 12 Jun 2014 69,772 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 67,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disc slight worn

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,848 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,854 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,478 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 54,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,433 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 51,433 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,053 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 49,053 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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M3 ECR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 91,390 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 M3 ECR, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M3 ECR registered?

M3 ECR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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