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EGC 601H

2002 Mercedes-benz 280

Cream Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,026 mi
Last recorded50,026 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 28064,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 601H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,026 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,729 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,755 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,549 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,905 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 44,195 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,195 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 44,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side rear park brake efficiency low

Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,790 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,765 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,751 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 42,741 miles

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 42,541 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 42,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 86,411 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 86,411 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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EGC 601H is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EGC 601H, 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.

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What year was EGC 601H registered?

EGC 601H is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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