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W563 EKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,288 mi
Last recorded100,288 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW563 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 100,288 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,257 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,402 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,451 miles

Both front discs worn and pitted

Both rear discs pitted

Middle section exhaust deteoriated

Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,967 miles

Both front discs corroded. slight noise on rotation due to discs being corroded

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

Slight leak return pipe on power steering rack

exhaust catalyst Noisy.

o/s/r rear under body corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 83,967 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front discs corroded. slight noise on rotation due to discs being corroded

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

Slight leak return pipe on power steering rack

exhaust catalyst Noisy.

o/s/r rear under body corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

srs light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,577 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 75,577 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,445 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes have corrosion

exhaust system has corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,098 miles

air bag light on

light warning light on

Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,542 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

unable to test wipers as washers not working

SRS warning illuminated

Fail 9 Mar 2009 59,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

unable to test wipers as washers not working

SRS warning illuminated

Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,631 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 52,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 46,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads are wearing low approx 3mm remaining

rear brake pads are wearing low approx 2-3mm remaining

Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W563 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W563 EKJ, 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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W563 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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