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M19 RMT

2004 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,697 mi
Last recorded72,697 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 28071,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 RMT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 72,696 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 67,617 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,945 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,330 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,741 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,827 miles

full inspection of underside of vehicle not possible due to full lenght cover fitted.

movement in top strut mounts both sides.

n/s door mirror damaged

offside front wheel damaged .

Fail 4 Aug 2009 51,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

full inspection of underside of vehicle not possible due to full lenght cover fitted.

movement in top strut mounts both sides.

n/s door mirror damaged

offside front wheel damaged .

Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,077 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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M19 RMT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 71,722 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 M19 RMT, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M19 RMT registered?

M19 RMT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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