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M6 REE

2002 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,305 mi
Last recorded71,305 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 28064,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 REE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 71,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted . unable to check complete sills

Pass 4 Jan 2024 69,773 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 69,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 68,555 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 68,555 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 67,803 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 66,545 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 16 Dec 2019 65,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2155516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 63,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 62,608 miles

Central Exhaust noisy Catalyst (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,632 miles

power steering rack pipe joint damp

Pass 4 Dec 2015 60,894 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,922 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,612 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,012 miles

nsf + both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,063 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 56,760 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,402 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,674 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 46,674 miles

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

advised slight play front hub bearing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,275 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 34,826 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 29,424 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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M6 REE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M6 REE, 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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M6 REE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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