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W315 YNM

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,896 mi
Last recorded98,896 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 YNM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 98,896 miles

small leak from exhaust joint.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 92,293 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 85,804 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 78,431 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 78,431 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 70,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 70,964 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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W315 YNM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W315 YNM, 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 W315 YNM registered?

W315 YNM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W315 YNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W315 YNM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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