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RCD 237G

2003 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

62,185 mi
Last recorded62,185 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 28073,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCD 237G
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 62,185 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 61,423 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 60,170 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 57,764 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 55,396 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 53,657 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 52,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 51,930 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 10 May 2019 51,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaks

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,260 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 48,462 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,430 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 46,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,913 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 44,866 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,636 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,069 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,143 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre underinflated

oil leak from rear differential

slight oil leak at rear of sump

slight oil leak at right hand side of gearbox

surface corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 17 May 2008 41,378 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front chassis legs have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cut inner sidewall

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre low on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2006 39,913 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both offside tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

front number plate / condition

washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 7 Jun 2005 39,270 miles

Fuel pump is new †Front brake hoses new †Offside and Nearside track rod and end joints are new

Transverse drag link offside joint worn

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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RCD 237G is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 73,873 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 RCD 237G, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RCD 237G registered?

RCD 237G is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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