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FYY 412H

2002 Mercedes-benz 280

Beige Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

8,791 mi
Last recorded8,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 28064,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYY 412H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 8,791 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 8,232 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 6,829 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 6,391 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 5,910 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 5,160 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 3,895 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 3,248 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 489 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,202 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,028 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,344 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,755 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,142 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 83,441 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 81,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,199 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,813 miles

all tyres slightly perrished on inner side walls

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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FYY 412H is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280 in Beige with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 64,670 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 FYY 412H, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FYY 412H registered?

FYY 412H is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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