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W327 NWF

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,875 mi
Last recorded184,875 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW327 NWF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 184,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 184,875 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 174,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 165,831 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 159,640 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 150,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 141,617 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 141,617 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 128,271 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 128,287 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 114,203 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 114,197 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 105,852 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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W327 NWF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W327 NWF, 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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W327 NWF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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