MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,038 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front exhaust silencer outer layer corroded and peeling
Vehicle been undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front exhaust silencer outer layer corroded and peeling
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle been undersealed
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No spacing (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No spacing (0.1 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front exhaust silencer outer layer corroded and peeling
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle been undersealed
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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P476 GPE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 92,578 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 P476 GPE, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P476 GPE registered?
P476 GPE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P476 GPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P476 GPE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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