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TOR 421G

2016 Mercedes-benz 280

Beige Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,455 mi
Last recorded40,455 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 28041,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOR 421G
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,455 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,455 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 40,455 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,443 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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TOR 421G is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 280 in Beige with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 41,966 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 TOR 421G, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TOR 421G registered?

TOR 421G is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is TOR 421G safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOR 421G 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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