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WGC 407F

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,068 mi
Last recorded68,068 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGC 407F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 68,068 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 67,719 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 67,503 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 67,192 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 66,876 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 66,446 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,196 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 65,267 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,865 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,254 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,932 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

nearside front suspension slight play

under parts component are covered with black paint coated.

Fail 5 Feb 2014 62,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

nearside front suspension slight play

nearside rear tyre cracks in the tread

under parts component are covered with black paint coated.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,278 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,004 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,520 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,654 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 55,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,854 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,847 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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WGC 407F is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,778cc 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 WGC 407F, 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 WGC 407F registered?

WGC 407F is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is WGC 407F safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGC 407F shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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