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FYY 470H

2002 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,374 mi
Last recorded83,374 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 28064,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYY 470H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 83,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 83,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 83,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,264 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,988 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,678 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,974 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 73,227 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 73,226 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,694 miles

slight lift both king pins

Fail 6 Feb 2012 70,693 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight lift both king pins

Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,882 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,603 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 63,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,326 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 59,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 57,886 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 57,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 54,981 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,972 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 53,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lights kicking to the right

No fog light but not required this year

Reverse light orange

Small oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2006 52,334 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 52,334 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 470H is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FYY 470H, 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 470H registered?

FYY 470H is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is FYY 470H safe to buy?

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