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VVK 146G

2004 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,369 mi
Last recorded69,369 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 28071,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVK 146G
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,369 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 69,369 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all welding poor

brake pedal long

under body corroded

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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VVK 146G is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 71,722 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 VVK 146G, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VVK 146G registered?

VVK 146G is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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