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W368 YNB

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,009 mi
Last recorded123,009 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 YNB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 123,009 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 121,975 miles

frt discs corroded,general corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2010 121,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

frt and rear discs corroding,general corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2009 120,158 miles

off side front seatbelt retracting slowly

Pass 18 Mar 2008 118,450 miles

wiper not parking

Fail 14 Mar 2008 118,447 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blade does not stop in park position.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 115,456 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 113,043 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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W368 YNB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W368 YNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W368 YNB registered?

W368 YNB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W368 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W368 YNB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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