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P476 GPE

1997 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,038 mi
Last recorded70,038 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 28092,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 GPE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 70,038 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 68,891 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front exhaust silencer outer layer corroded and peeling

Vehicle been undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2024 68,649 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 68,645 miles

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.

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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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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