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Mercedes-Benz 280

Black · Petrol · 1988 · 2,746 cc

E307 JOOMOT history

E307 JOO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 280 first used on 29 Jan 1988. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 72,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2024
Mileage
72,509 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E307 JOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,746 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
29 Jan 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

E307 JOO was last recorded at 72,509 miles on 5 Jan 2024, 486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,023 miles · 3 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
486 miles
Average per year
1,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,509 miles
  • 2023 – 72,023 miles
  • 2022 – 71,734 miles
  • 2020 – 70,390 miles
  • 2019 – 69,176 miles
  • 2018 – 68,244 miles
  • 2017 – 66,669 miles
  • 2016 – 63,963 miles
  • 2015 – 60,846 miles
  • 2014 – 57,098 miles
  • 2013 – 53,089 miles
  • 2011 – 52,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail72,509 miles
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside front inner sill corroded
  • AdvisorySlight leak nearside front hub
  • AdvisorySlight leak rear axleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail72,509 miles (+486)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,509 miles
    Test number
    173430513511
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak nearside front hub
    • AdvisorySlight leak rear axle

  2. Pass72,023 miles (+289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,023 miles
    Test number
    443718541542
    • AdvisorySlight leak front hub seals
    • AdvisorySlight leak rear axle

  3. Pass71,734 miles (+1,344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,734 miles
    Test number
    250765049860
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak nearside front hub seal
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rear axle

  4. Pass70,390 miles (+1,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,390 miles
    Test number
    106359232971
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear axle

  5. Pass69,176 miles (+932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,176 miles
    Test number
    515840542363
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak nearside front hub seal

  6. Pass68,244 miles (+1,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,244 miles
    Test number
    609162229030
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,669 miles
    Test number
    107535105326
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Fail66,669 miles (+2,706)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,669 miles
    Test number
    241102417147
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass63,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    935203126272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,963 miles (+3,117)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    606108094053
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass60,846 miles (+3,748)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,846 miles
    Test number
    929967045126
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre out of shape inner edge and slightly perished

  12. Pass57,098 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,098 miles
    Test number
    396324444193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres wearing outer edges

  13. Fail57,096 miles (+4,007)7 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,096 miles
    Test number
    565039214117
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge & slightly perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NotePlay in wipers [free play]
    • NoteSmall crack on offside front axle near shockaborber mounting point

  14. Pass53,089 miles (+832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,089 miles
    Test number
    386261783071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,257 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,257 miles
    Test number
    766163301252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,256 miles7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,256 miles
    Test number
    727602701242
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteSome corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

Questions about E307 JOO

Does E307 JOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on E307 JOO expired on 5 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on E307 JOO?
The MOT on E307 JOO expired on 5 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has E307 JOO done?
E307 JOO was recorded at 72,509 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2024, an average of 1,625 miles a year.
Has E307 JOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E307 JOO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on E307 JOO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on E307 JOO find?
E307 JOO failed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2024 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front inner sill corroded; offside front inner sill corroded, and 2 more.

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