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OWV 21W

2003 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,805 mi
Last recorded183,805 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 28073,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWV 21W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 183,805 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 183,795 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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OWV 21W is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 73,873 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 OWV 21W, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OWV 21W registered?

OWV 21W is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is OWV 21W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWV 21W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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