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M566 RCY

1994 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,122 mi
Last recorded80,122 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 28092,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM566 RCY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 80,122 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 80,104 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2013 78,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,791 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 74,401 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 71,321 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 71,321 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 66,385 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 62,427 miles

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

horn slight harsh/grating

some bulbs are not working on high level brake light unit

Fail 14 Dec 2007 62,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

horn slight harsh/grating

some bulbs are not working on high level brake light unit

Pass 13 Dec 2006 57,836 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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M566 RCY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 92,434 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 M566 RCY, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M566 RCY registered?

M566 RCY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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