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T28 OCP

1998 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,136 mi
Last recorded125,136 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 28091,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 OCP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 125,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on the seals (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play strong advise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch area excessively corroded, not a prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear floor on the underside excessively corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel arch area excessively corroded, not a prescribed area

n/s/r & o/s/r seals on the underside fitted with covers

rear chassis & suspension components/prescribed areas slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 123,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 123,094 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 121,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tail lamp bulb holder missing

oil leak

plastic covers on sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2016 121,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance intermittent fault (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

oil leak

plastic covers on sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2015 119,044 miles

CORROSION FORMING N/S/R INNER SILL [COVERS]

Offside OIL LEAK

PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

POOR PATERN O/S HEADLAMP [LENS]

Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,722 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2013 109,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

differential wet

slight corrosion offside outer sill at front

slight damage windscreen

wiper blade deteriating

Fail 28 Oct 2013 109,004 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

differential wet

slight corrosion offside outer sill at front

slight damage windscreen

wiper blade deteriating

Pass 18 Oct 2012 101,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

differential wet

slight distortion offside rear brake

Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,264 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

minor stonechips windscreen

oil around differential

rear brake pads are getting low

slight corrosion offside outer sill

slight smearing wiper blade

Pass 4 Nov 2010 88,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

differential damp

offside rear brake pads are getting low

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2010 88,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

differential damp

offside rear brake pads are getting low

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,897 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

differential oil leak

engine noise from auxillary belt area

offside front tyre right on legal limit

offside outer sill getting rusty

small split wiper blade

stonechips to windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,715 miles

all suspension springs corroded

movement in both front wheel bearings

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/ outer sill corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit advise replacment

oil leak at rear diff

oil leaks

rear brake hoses perished

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Oct 2007 70,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

wetness around differential

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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T28 OCP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T28 OCP, 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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T28 OCP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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