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DX54 YKW

2005 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,942 mi
Last recorded92,942 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 28089,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 YKW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 92,942 miles

Handbrake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 7 Jan 2022 89,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 89,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed by upper suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 87,150 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 87,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested lens discoloured (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested lens discoloured (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 85,175 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 85,173 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both nearside and offside lens deteriorated affecting beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 81,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,828 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,970 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 67,969 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint pressed in type (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

service brake warning comes up in dash board display

Fail 14 Jan 2014 57,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

service brake warning comes up in dash board display

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,077 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,606 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,678 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,098 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,750 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,463 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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DX54 YKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 89,510 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 DX54 YKW, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DX54 YKW registered?

DX54 YKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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