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YNF 233S

2001 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

150,408 mi
Last recorded150,408 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 28071,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNF 233S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2013 150,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 150,408 miles

Battery not secure

Corrosion on the inner wings

Main beam warning light is not working

Fail 18 Jun 2012 150,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

battery not secure

eccessive corrotion o/s and n/s inner wings and wheel arches

main beam warning light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2011 150,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

nearside front inner wheel arch holed not in perscribed area

Fail 8 Jun 2011 150,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

nearside front inner wheel arch holed not within a perscribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2010 150,408 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 140,264 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 150,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

indicator switch does not hold on right turn but operates correctly

some age cracking & damage to side wall on near side front tyre

some damage to rear number plate

Pass 15 Oct 2008 149,303 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear numberplate cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2008 149,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear numberplate cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2008 149,163 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Inner Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise rear box ccorroded. advise offside rear back plate damaged.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 146,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 146,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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YNF 233S is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 YNF 233S, 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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YNF 233S is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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