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25 MJC

2002 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,815 mi
Last recorded95,815 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 28064,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 MJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 95,815 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 95,234 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 94,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,858 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 93,146 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 92,402 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,885 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 91,875 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,882 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,934 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 84,736 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,571 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,459 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,714 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 75,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 73,875 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 72,173 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 70,216 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 67,747 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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25 MJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 64,670 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 25 MJC, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 25 MJC registered?

25 MJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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