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WN08 FZZ

2008 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,452 mi
Last recorded78,452 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 28068,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 FZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 78,452 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 71,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 67,208 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 67,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,200 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 60,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 60,256 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering arm has slight play at inner joint

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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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WN08 FZZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,119 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 WN08 FZZ, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WN08 FZZ registered?

WN08 FZZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WN08 FZZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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