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W48 RCC

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,359 mi
Last recorded86,359 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 RCC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2019 86,359 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Area chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Area chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 86,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 83,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 83,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2016 78,192 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,780 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 61,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,227 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,387 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,014 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,874 miles

front brake pad wear

irregular inner edge wear n/s rear tyre

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight edge splitting at front wiper blade

Fail 14 Jul 2009 58,374 miles

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

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

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

irregular inner edge wear n/s front tyre

n/s rear tyre wear close to limit ( @2mm ) and edge worn

o/s rear tyre wear @ 2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

recom front wheel allignment check

slight edge splitting at front wiper blade

suspect front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,171 miles

collision damage to drivers door

inner edge wear at both front tyres

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,877 miles

play/wear at steering rack ends

wear at nearside tyre inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,251 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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W48 RCC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W48 RCC, 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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W48 RCC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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