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GJ52 ULB

2002 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,114 mi
Last recorded126,114 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 28064,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 126,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2018 126,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2017 121,528 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 121,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 116,181 miles

both front headlights deteriorated

both front and rear arches have corrosion

both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

corrosion under body

front discs have corrosion and slightly worn

rear number plate deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 108,646 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and offside rear arches have corrosion

both rear tyres getting close 2.5 mm and 2.8 mm

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,541 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 80,700 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,801 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,247 miles

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels and floor

Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,584 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 24,278 miles

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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GJ52 ULB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GJ52 ULB, 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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GJ52 ULB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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