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PJT 457J

2010 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,624 mi
Last recorded21,624 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz 28041,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 457J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 21,624 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,381 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 21,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,226 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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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PJT 457J is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 41,543 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 PJT 457J, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PJT 457J registered?

PJT 457J is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 February 2010.

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