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ABW 263H

2012 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,863 mi
Last recorded22,863 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 28022,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 263H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 22,863 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 22,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 22,764 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 22,535 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 22,418 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 22,270 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 20 May 2021 21,997 miles

nearside front slight play in king pin

offside front slight play in king pin

Pass 10 Jun 2020 21,736 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 31 May 2019 21,529 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 21,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 20,947 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,216 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 19,707 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 19,707 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,123 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 19,123 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,929 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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ABW 263H is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 22,535 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 ABW 263H, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 263H registered?

ABW 263H is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is ABW 263H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 263H shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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