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V975 TWL

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,709 mi
Last recorded84,709 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV975 TWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,709 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,127 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,108 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 61,278 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

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

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

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

Rear Diff casing leaking slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,206 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 57,173 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,130 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 45,256 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 45,256 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 37,814 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 31,736 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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V975 TWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V975 TWL, 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 V975 TWL registered?

V975 TWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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