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JYY 574J

2008 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2810cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,884 mi
Last recorded60,884 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 28068,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 574J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,810cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 60,884 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,285 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 59,285 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 59,236 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipes touching bodywork N/S/R ADVISE TO RECTIFY

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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JYY 574J is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,810cc 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 JYY 574J, 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 JYY 574J registered?

JYY 574J is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is JYY 574J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYY 574J 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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