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AVV 82J

2012 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,774 mi
Last recorded87,774 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz 28022,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVV 82J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 87,774 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 87,770 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 87,749 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 87,681 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,650 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 87,636 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,616 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 87,382 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,186 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 87,186 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 87,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 87,127 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 87,091 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,011 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 86,897 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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AVV 82J is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AVV 82J, 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 AVV 82J registered?

AVV 82J is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is AVV 82J safe to buy?

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