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FND 955F

2016 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,977 mi
Last recorded52,977 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 28041,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFND 955F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 52,977 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 52,977 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Direction indicators not working broken stalk (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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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FND 955F is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 41,966 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 FND 955F, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FND 955F registered?

FND 955F is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is FND 955F safe to buy?

The MOT history for FND 955F shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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