MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers and undertrays fitted.
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted.
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE08 XUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 FE08 XUD, 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.
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What year was FE08 XUD registered?
FE08 XUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 March 2008.
Is FE08 XUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE08 XUD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FE08 XUD have outstanding finance?
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