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S871 JLM

1998 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,687 mi
Last recorded102,687 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 28091,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 JLM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,687 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 99,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 99,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,471 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,501 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 92,501 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,399 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 87,459 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S Door mirror lens delaminated.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 83,882 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,913 miles

Off side front head light washer not working

Pass 20 Jul 2011 77,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 77,489 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 77,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 74,560 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,163 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,250 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,998 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 61,998 miles

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

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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S871 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S871 JLM, 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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S871 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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