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HNP 989J

2008 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,650 mi
Last recorded55,650 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 28068,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 989J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2011 55,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,650 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 55,550 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2010 55,550 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 63,912 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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HNP 989J is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,119 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 HNP 989J, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HNP 989J registered?

HNP 989J is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is HNP 989J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNP 989J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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