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UCW 572X

2007 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,555 mi
Last recorded134,555 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 28081,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCW 572X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,745cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 134,555 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 134,350 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 134,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside parking brake lower effort may require attention

Pass 8 Sep 2020 134,087 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 133,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 133,642 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 133,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear parking brake may need attention

Pass 25 Aug 2017 133,214 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (3.5.1g)

Front brakes slight bind

Offside Front sill corrosion present

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 132,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Slight binding

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 130,637 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 130,567 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 128,221 miles

Oil leak

fuel lines deterioated

slight binding o/s/f

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 125,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

front number plate slight damage

fuel lines deterioated

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn very low on inner edge

o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/f tyres deterioated on side walls

slight play in o/s/r inner joint

Pass 7 Sep 2012 122,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

head lamp convertors fitted

n/s/r tyre very low on tread on inner edge

rubber fuel lines under bonnet slight deterioation

slight damage to front number plate

slight dampness around rear fuel pipe

tyres slight deterioation to side walls n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r

Pass 15 Jun 2011 118,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front headlamp lens fitted with beam coverters

Pass 8 Jun 2010 114,267 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamps kick ups have been blanked for this country

Fail 26 May 2010 114,267 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamps kick ups have been blanked for this country

Pass 21 Mar 2009 110,882 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f sill appears to have filler in

Pass 1 Apr 2008 108,330 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 106,357 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2007 106,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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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UCW 572X is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 81,094 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 UCW 572X, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UCW 572X registered?

UCW 572X is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 April 2007.

Is UCW 572X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCW 572X shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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