MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,241 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TOP SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING IN INNER CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TOP SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING IN INNER CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres starting to perish
Main beam switch dose not work on flash
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Both rear tyres starting to perish
Main beam switch dose not work on flash
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to both front top shock absorber mounts, battery tray area, nearside front outer sill and nearside front inner arch but not considered excessive
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to both front top shock absorber mounts, battery tray area, nearside front outer sill and nearside front inner arch but not considered excessive
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s front seat bolt missing/loose.
o/s front floor area rusted/holed.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
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XUX 341Y is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 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 XUX 341Y, 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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XUX 341Y is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 May 2001.
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