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A20 MPL

2007 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,279 mi
Last recorded159,279 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 28081,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MPL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 159,279 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 159,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension arms and tie rods corroded

all suspension bushes deteriorated

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 157,930 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 155,071 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 146,598 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 134,955 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 134,955 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 125,192 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 110,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 101,417 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 93,598 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 82,668 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 34,670 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,705 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,448 miles

offside handbrake cable slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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A20 MPL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 81,094 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 A20 MPL, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A20 MPL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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