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N525 ETW

1996 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,720 mi
Last recorded121,720 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 280117,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 ETW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 121,720 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 118,145 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 118,124 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 115,040 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2005 115,040 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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