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VDA 124H

2014 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,198 mi
Last recorded83,198 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDA 124H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2014
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 83,198 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various slight oil leaks

Fail 10 Jun 2021 83,198 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various slight oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,854 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 81,183 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 30 Dec 2016 80,982 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 80,982 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 80,691 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,302 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 49,947 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 79,947 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VDA 124H is a 2014 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VDA 124H, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VDA 124H registered?

VDA 124H is a 2014 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 2014.

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