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R882 JNO

1998 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,092 mi
Last recorded73,092 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 28091,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 JNO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 73,092 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 73,088 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2016

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 May 2016

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 52,622 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,951 miles

Advise middle section exhaust starting to split (not blowing). Advise belt tensioner noisy.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,002 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 36,002 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 31,500 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 31,500 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 27,500 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 27,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,931 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 20,362 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,574 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 18,464 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 17,119 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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R882 JNO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 R882 JNO, 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 R882 JNO registered?

R882 JNO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R882 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 JNO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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