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FBY 528H

2008 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 3459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,927 mi
Last recorded27,927 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 28068,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 528H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 27,927 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 21,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 21,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 14,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2017 14,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point inner sill floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point inner sill floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 13,232 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 13,188 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 10,495 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 9,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,079 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 6,816 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 4,960 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 4,495 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 1,772 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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FBY 528H is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 3,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,119 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 FBY 528H, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FBY 528H registered?

FBY 528H is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is FBY 528H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBY 528H shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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