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LGH 589T

2003 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,776 mi
Last recorded78,776 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 28073,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 589T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2009 78,776 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 76,447 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 74,496 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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LGH 589T is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 73,873 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 LGH 589T, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LGH 589T registered?

LGH 589T is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is LGH 589T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGH 589T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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