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KWJ 76J

2002 Mercedes-benz 280

Beige Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,117 mi
Last recorded40,117 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 28064,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWJ 76J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 40,117 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 38,098 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,701 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 37,615 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,490 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 36,728 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 35,137 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,297 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,913 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 32,596 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 3,259 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,090 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 29,519 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,774 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 26,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,818 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,131 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 24,131 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,622 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,385 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 13,741 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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KWJ 76J is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280 in Beige with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KWJ 76J, 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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What year was KWJ 76J registered?

KWJ 76J is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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