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TUT 3

2011 Mercedes-benz 280

Brown Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,036 mi
Last recorded48,036 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz 28062,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUT 3
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 48,036 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 47,748 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,313 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 46,958 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,731 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 46,716 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,153 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,085 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 46,085 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

suface corrosion both outher sill

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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TUT 3 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 280 in Brown with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 62,270 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 TUT 3, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TUT 3 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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