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WGU 87F

1990 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,346 mi
Last recorded85,346 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 28042,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGU 87F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,346 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 84,729 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,914 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,889 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 79,683 miles

Slight wear in nearside King Pin assembly

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,441 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,095 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,095 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,093 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 77,093 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake hose tapped

suspect mainbeam warning light incorrectly wired

Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,497 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 27 Oct 2009 72,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on 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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WGU 87F is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGU 87F, 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 WGU 87F registered?

WGU 87F is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 July 1990.

Is WGU 87F safe to buy?

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