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X583 DDA

2000 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,162 mi
Last recorded198,162 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 28080,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX583 DDA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 198,162 miles

Front wiper switch broken

Fail 13 Aug 2025 198,162 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front wiper switch broken

Pass 11 Sep 2024 192,672 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 192,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is affected SENSOR BROKEN (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NON STANDARD BULBS FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine FILTER HOUSING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 186,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 164,257 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 164,257 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 164,087 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box not attached to the mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 154,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 149,575 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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X583 DDA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X583 DDA, 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 X583 DDA registered?

X583 DDA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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