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EJ04 NRX

2004 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,621 mi
Last recorded82,621 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 28071,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 NRX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 82,621 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 80,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2024 79,054 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 77,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 74,963 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 72,470 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 69,952 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,828 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,836 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 61,803 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,100 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,450 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,804 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 50,365 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 44,929 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 36,794 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly worn

Pass 5 May 2010 32,538 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2009 30,987 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 27,957 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 23,459 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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EJ04 NRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 71,722 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 EJ04 NRX, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EJ04 NRX registered?

EJ04 NRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is EJ04 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ04 NRX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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