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MAE 934P

1987 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

338,398 mi
Last recorded338,398 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 28052,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAE 934P
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 338,398 miles

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to whole chassis

slight play in r/o/s wheel bearing

split in r/n/s tyre no cords exposed

Fail 17 Oct 2015 338,398 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to whole chassis

slight play in r/o/s wheel bearing

split in r/n/s tyre no cords exposed

Pass 27 Nov 2014 338,244 miles

All body box sections/panels surface corroded.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside rear wheel arch inner lower lip corroded.

Fail 19 May 2014 338,238 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All body box section/panels surface corroded.

Offside rear inner wheel arch lower lip corroded.

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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MAE 934P is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,252 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MAE 934P, 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 39 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 MAE 934P registered?

MAE 934P is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 29 December 1987.

Is MAE 934P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAE 934P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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