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X109 XAL

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,657 mi
Last recorded105,657 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX109 XAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,657 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 105,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 105,591 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 105,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fault on gear leaver(drives back) in neutral

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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X109 XAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X109 XAL, 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 X109 XAL registered?

X109 XAL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X109 XAL safe to buy?

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