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R321 CCC

2008 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,077 mi
Last recorded167,077 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 28068,119 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 CCC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 167,077 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 167,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 160,028 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 160,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 156,325 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 156,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 153,282 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 150,668 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 24,013 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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R321 CCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,119 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 R321 CCC, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R321 CCC registered?

R321 CCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is R321 CCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 CCC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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