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V528 OKO

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,552 mi
Last recorded124,552 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV528 OKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 124,552 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2016 124,552 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam patterns (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Stop lamp not working bad earth (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 119,189 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 119,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 113,192 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 108,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 108,051 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 24 Aug 2012 103,847 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2011 98,171 miles

air bag light on

o/s front & o/s rear tyres wearing on edge,s

Fail 18 Aug 2011 98,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag light on

o/s front & o/s rear tyres wearing on edge,s

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,995 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 93,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear front discs

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,546 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 89,546 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 85,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2007 81,670 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to check door sill correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2006 71,200 miles

slight play in both front ball joints

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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V528 OKO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V528 OKO, 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 V528 OKO registered?

V528 OKO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V528 OKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V528 OKO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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