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RIW 4382

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,406 mi
Last recorded54,406 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 4382
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,406 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 54,398 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,436 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 47,427 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,804 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 39,804 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,019 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 20 Jan 2007 27,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,520 miles

front brake pads under half worn

unable yo fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

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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RIW 4382 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RIW 4382, 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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What year was RIW 4382 registered?

RIW 4382 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is RIW 4382 safe to buy?

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