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B15 RHY

2007 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

69,952 mi
Last recorded69,952 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 28081,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 RHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 69,952 miles

Front washer jets weak.

General underside corrosion.

Pass 10 Dec 2024 68,837 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Washers weak

Pass 29 Nov 2023 67,540 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 66,345 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 66,205 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 66,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 36,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 62,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Sep 2020 58,900 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 55,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,279 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 33,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 47,644 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 29,021 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,497 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,244 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,097 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,528 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 15,268 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,375 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER TRACK-ROD-ENDS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY.

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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B15 RHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 B15 RHY, 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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What year was B15 RHY registered?

B15 RHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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