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W974 RBB

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,476 mi
Last recorded155,476 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 RBB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 155,476 miles

front brake pads worn

offside front and rear tyres worn

Pass 11 Apr 2015 141,397 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 135,328 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 127,787 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 117,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 117,955 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 110,937 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 100,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 100,971 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 93,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 24 Feb 2006 70,027 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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W974 RBB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W974 RBB, 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 W974 RBB registered?

W974 RBB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W974 RBB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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