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Y561 KGO

2004 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,686 mi
Last recorded94,686 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 28071,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 KGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 94,686 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 92,368 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 92,368 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 87,707 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 87,701 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 87,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play passenger side front (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 85,732 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 85,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,922 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,176 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,215 miles

left hand drive car with h/lamp adapt/benders

Fail 25 Jun 2013 75,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

left hand drive car with h/lamp adapt/benders

Fail 28 Jun 2012 72,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,973 miles

brake pads appear worn low

l/h/d headlamps tape to rectify incorrect beam pattern

Fail 22 Jun 2010 68,745 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads appear 2/3rds worn

front tyres worn low on edges

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre worn to min 1.6

Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,745 miles

front brake pads appear 2/3rds worn

front tyres worn low on edges

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre worn to min 1.6

Pass 21 May 2009 65,747 miles

drivers side front tyre has damadged side wall

Pass 9 May 2008 61,473 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 61,471 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 52,103 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,377 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 41,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres edges wear out

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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Y561 KGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 71,722 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 Y561 KGO, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y561 KGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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