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X584 JCL

2001 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,804 mi
Last recorded87,804 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 28071,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX584 JCL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,393 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint UNION ON TO RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,062 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint PIPE TO RACK JOINT (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 64,046 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 64,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,963 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,442 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,004 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,523 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,457 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,954 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,630 miles

rear reg plate detiriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,078 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 31,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 26,254 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 26,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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X584 JCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 71,284 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 X584 JCL, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X584 JCL registered?

X584 JCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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