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HAL 709J

2015 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,743 mi
Last recorded52,743 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz 28041,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAL 709J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 52,743 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,695 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,613 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,536 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,388 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 52,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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HAL 709J is a 2015 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 41,505 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 HAL 709J, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAL 709J registered?

HAL 709J is a 2015 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is HAL 709J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAL 709J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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