MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,720 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Rear Lower Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Centre Rear Lower Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N525 ETW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 117,067 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 N525 ETW, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of N525 ETW?
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What year was N525 ETW registered?
N525 ETW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 March 1996.
Is N525 ETW safe to buy?
The MOT history for N525 ETW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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