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RCA 32Y

2001 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,918 mi
Last recorded76,918 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 28071,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 32Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,918 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 76,918 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wing behind wheel by end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 76,697 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Slight leak of oil detected from sump gasket

Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,697 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,260 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,030 miles

Front prop-shaft coupling rubber slightly worn

Fail 9 Oct 2012 75,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front prop-shaft coupling rubber slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,188 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,965 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 71,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,253 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,517 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 66,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 65,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 65,314 miles

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

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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RCA 32Y is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 71,284 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 RCA 32Y, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RCA 32Y registered?

RCA 32Y is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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