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100 XAA

2015 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,071 mi
Last recorded56,071 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz 28041,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 XAA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 56,071 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 56,070 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 53,815 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,757 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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100 XAA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 41,505 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 100 XAA, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 100 XAA registered?

100 XAA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 October 2015.

Is 100 XAA safe to buy?

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