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MBZ 6808

1990 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,709 mi
Last recorded32,709 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 28042,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 6808
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 32,709 miles

under body under seal

Pass 25 Jan 2025 32,407 miles

underbody underseal

Pass 4 Sep 2023 31,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody seal

Pass 3 Sep 2022 31,712 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 31,512 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,217 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 29,414 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 28,521 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 27,836 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 27,090 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 27,088 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 27,085 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,917 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 25,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,382 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 25,382 miles

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

rear tail gate bottom has corroded causing holes + sharp edges

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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MBZ 6808 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MBZ 6808, 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 MBZ 6808 registered?

MBZ 6808 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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