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RD51 ZGH

2001 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,499 mi
Last recorded68,499 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 28071,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 ZGH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 68,499 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 68,045 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside beam adaptors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 68,045 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated centre of engine bay bulkhead just below VIN plate (4.11 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside beam adaptors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working PRS, started working during, and still working at the end of the test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,412 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside beam adaptors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 67,411 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside beam adaptors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 65,949 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 104,179 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 104,173 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 104,133 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive AXLE SWIVEL JOINT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2013 110,104 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 109,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 106,742 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 103,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 103,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Mar 2009 101,068 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 99,885 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 99,096 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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RD51 ZGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RD51 ZGH, 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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RD51 ZGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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