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XBY 449F

2011 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,789 mi
Last recorded66,789 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz 28062,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 449F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 66,789 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 66,573 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,415 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 65,996 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,750 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,243 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 65,045 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 64,795 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 64,440 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,090 miles

NS and OS front track rod end dust boots slightly deteriorated

slight play in OSR wheel bearing

slight play in both front kingpins

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise that both the front wheel bearings have minimal play

both front kingpins have slight lift

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to n/s/f.

slight play in front hub assemblys.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,274 miles

STRONG ADVISE: n/s/f and o/s/f lower shock bolts loose, but shock still secure.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 62,266 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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XBY 449F is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 62,270 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 XBY 449F, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XBY 449F registered?

XBY 449F is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is XBY 449F safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBY 449F shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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