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FVG 277J

2003 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,704 mi
Last recorded85,704 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 28073,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 277J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 85,704 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 85,235 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,111 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 78,778 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,165 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,049 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight leak of oil at bottom of engine

Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 19 Mar 2012 76,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,730 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perishing

left rear brake squealing

Fail 21 Mar 2011 74,730 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel cap seal perishing

left rear brake squealing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

brake fluid moisture around left rear brake but no visable leaks

Fail 19 Apr 2010 73,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

brake fluid moisture around left rear brake but no visable leaks

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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FVG 277J is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 73,873 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 FVG 277J, 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 23 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 FVG 277J registered?

FVG 277J is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FVG 277J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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