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T833 ELU

1999 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,778 mi
Last recorded54,778 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 28082,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT833 ELU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 54,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 50,354 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 45,687 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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T833 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 82,709 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 T833 ELU, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T833 ELU registered?

T833 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T833 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T833 ELU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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