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MH07 EWT

2007 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,589 mi
Last recorded74,589 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 28081,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH07 EWT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 74,589 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 74,573 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,456 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 71,567 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 69,745 miles

propshaft rear layrub coupling deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2022 69,745 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside centre door has corrosion at bottom

propshaft rear layrub coupling deteriorating

Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

standard full undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Fail 24 Jun 2021 67,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

standard full undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 66,683 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,369 miles

Nearside middle seat belt twisted,

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, bald on inner edges!, (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays, engine covers and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 60,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / snapped (6.1.2 (a))

OSR / NSR tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 60,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / snapped (6.1.2 (a))

OSR / NSR tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 57,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut out (low tread) on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre cut out (low tread) on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cut out (low tread) on inner edge

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 57,607 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre cut out (low tread) on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre cut out (low tread) on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cut out (low tread) on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,519 miles

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

Offside Front tyre edges wearing

Fail 14 Jul 2016 52,519 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe bracket insecure (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front tyre edges wearing

Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,928 miles

Offside Front tyre weaing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,117 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 43,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,780 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,715 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 26,614 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 20,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,125 miles

Oil leak

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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MH07 EWT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 81,094 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 MH07 EWT, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MH07 EWT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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