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P119 MJN

1996 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,337 mi
Last recorded116,337 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 280117,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 MJN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 116,337 miles

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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 113,143 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

Offside Rear both bottem staibiliser ar heavily corroded

centre exhaust clamp one side snapped

Pass 13 Dec 2023 111,623 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear adjacent to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear adjacent to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2022 108,132 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear adjacent to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 103,703 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 103,654 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 102,386 miles

Exhaust mounting defective on gearbox mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 102,367 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective on gearbox mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 102,307 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear adjacent to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear adjacent to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 91,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,215 miles

Front number plate deterioting

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,942 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 83,803 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,714 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 78,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner/outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,278 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,076 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Apr 2009 67,327 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 20 Apr 2009 67,327 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,770 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,470 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,385 miles

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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P119 MJN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P119 MJN, 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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P119 MJN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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