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W59 XGJ

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,631 mi
Last recorded235,631 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 XGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2016 235,631 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion Big whole and very close to fuel tank (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 233,701 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 229,290 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 229,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 225,496 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 220,333 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 220,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 213,250 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 213,246 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 205,105 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 193,223 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 184,753 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 183,491 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 176,694 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 165,595 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 154,209 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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W59 XGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W59 XGJ, 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 W59 XGJ registered?

W59 XGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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