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XUX 341Y

2001 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

8,241 mi
Last recorded8,241 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 28071,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 341Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 8,241 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 8,241 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 8,095 miles

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 ()

Fail 13 Aug 2021 8,095 miles

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 ()

Fail 30 Jun 2021 8,044 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2018 7,765 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Main beam switch dose not work on flash

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2018 7,760 miles

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 ()

Pass 15 May 2017 7,602 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 7,602 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 7,502 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 7,490 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 7,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 7,536 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 7,222 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 7,097 miles

n/s front seat bolt missing/loose.

o/s front floor area rusted/holed.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 7,077 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 7,072 miles

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?

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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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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What year was XUX 341Y registered?

XUX 341Y is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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