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W192 MEC

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,604 mi
Last recorded129,604 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW192 MEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 129,604 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 129,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 124,092 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 124,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 118,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 118,164 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 109,855 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 101,982 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 89,203 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 89,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 70,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,184 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,220 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 57,827 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,249 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 53,660 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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W192 MEC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W192 MEC, 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 W192 MEC registered?

W192 MEC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W192 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W192 MEC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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