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YR08 ETU

2008 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

214,860 mi
Last recorded214,860 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 28068,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 ETU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2020 214,860 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Emissions not tested visable heavey smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 205,153 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 205,151 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 190,616 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 169,222 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front brake discs correded

n/s/f tyres wall damage

Fail 10 Mar 2017 169,221 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front brake discs correded

n/s/f tyres wall damage

Pass 29 Feb 2016 144,447 miles

Nearside Front tyres wall damage

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,333 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,415 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,649 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 46,599 miles

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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YR08 ETU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,119 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 YR08 ETU, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YR08 ETU registered?

YR08 ETU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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