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EGU 565H

2011 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,632 mi
Last recorded35,632 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz 28062,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 565H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,632 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 34,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle unit oil leaks

Pass 1 Feb 2012 32,927 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Off side brake cable outer casing showing signs of deterioration

Fail 3 Jan 2012 32,927 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Off side hand brake cable outer casing deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,125 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery earth terminal loose

gear box leaking ATF

oil leak

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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EGU 565H is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 62,270 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 EGU 565H, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EGU 565H registered?

EGU 565H is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 January 2011.

Is EGU 565H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGU 565H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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