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H4 YAT

1996 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,564 mi
Last recorded112,564 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 280117,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 YAT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 112,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 112,069 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 112,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 111,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,762 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 110,675 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 110,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn all four wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 108,607 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 106,693 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 106,693 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,877 miles

dash lights faulty

Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 104,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

passenger seat missing

Pass 16 May 2013 102,920 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 993,401 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,054 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 92,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 92,148 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 92,233 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 89,306 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 86,816 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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H4 YAT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 117,067 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 H4 YAT, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H4 YAT registered?

H4 YAT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is H4 YAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 YAT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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