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MV08 DNX

2008 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,824 mi
Last recorded150,824 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 28068,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 DNX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 150,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 142,276 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 142,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 138,524 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 127,700 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 116,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 116,882 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 107,674 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 97,008 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 87,963 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 87,963 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,473 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,427 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,007 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 63,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,928 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,116 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 49,116 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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MV08 DNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,119 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 MV08 DNX, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MV08 DNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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