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MCY 467J

2016 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,983 mi
Last recorded42,983 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 28041,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 467J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,983 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 39,566 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty Right turn stalk not remaining in place (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering arm cracked and unserviceable where marked (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 467J is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,778cc 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 467J, 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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MCY 467J is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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