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6 PJX

2004 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,970 mi
Last recorded10,970 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 28071,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 PJX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 10,970 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 10,961 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 10,944 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 10,928 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 10,785 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 2,573 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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6 PJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 71,722 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 6 PJX, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 6 PJX registered?

6 PJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is 6 PJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 PJX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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