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GIB 253

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,899 mi
Last recorded69,899 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 253
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 69,899 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 69,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NS + OS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Alternator cracked

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,293 miles

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

Nearside lamp has deflector on

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,527 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,990 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 65,990 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,175 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,118 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,495 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,009 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 54,009 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,879 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,493 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2006 45,300 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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GIB 253 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 80,214 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 GIB 253, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GIB 253 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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