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GHR 716

2001 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

132,128 mi
Last recorded132,128 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 28071,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHR 716
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 132,128 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 131,022 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 129,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer axle swivel seal leaking

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated/corrodded

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated/corrodded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 126,902 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from around bell housing and sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 126,746 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from around bell housing and sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 126,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from around bell housing and sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 126,401 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak around bell housing and sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 124,909 miles

Front Advise bulb warning light on dash, all lights are working at time of test

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leakage of oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Small chips in front windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension sphere /ball joint slight oil leakage

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Backplate on rear brake corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Backplate on rear brake corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 120,780 miles

Central Front steering bracket bush behind front axle in the centre play in the bush.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering box leaking slightly.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 120,704 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front steering bracket bush behind front axle in the centre play in the bush.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering box leaking slightly.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 112,933 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,952 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 19 Jan 2016 98,192 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,812 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 88,339 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 13 Jan 2014 77,005 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 77,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,714 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,822 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2010 65,822 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2009 62,833 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 62,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 60,053 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 60,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,533 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 55,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil on minimum

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

Pass 19 May 2006 43,970 miles

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

tape both front headlamps

Fail 12 May 2006 43,970 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GHR 716 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 71,284 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 GHR 716, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GHR 716 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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