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MCY 343L

2016 Mercedes-benz 280

Cream Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,807 mi
Last recorded90,807 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 28041,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 343L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2016
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,807 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,810 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 90,807 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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MCY 343L is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 41,966 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 MCY 343L, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MCY 343L registered?

MCY 343L is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is MCY 343L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 343L 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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