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W665 RPE

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,366 mi
Last recorded90,366 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW665 RPE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 90,366 miles

Exhaust system slight corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 88,159 miles

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

Exhaust system pipe slight corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,205 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system slight corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2021 80,367 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,031 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,522 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 62,872 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,321 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,412 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 49,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,354 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 45,178 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 42,228 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 42,228 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 38,128 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 32,168 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 27,554 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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W665 RPE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W665 RPE, 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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W665 RPE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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