MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
316,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Headlamp aim too high front o/s (1.8)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam front n/s (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working rear o/s (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working rear o/s (1.2.1b)
Items removed from drivers view prior to test.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Indicator switch faulty does not remain in the on position. (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Items removed from drivers view prior to test.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
lip on front discs
both rear tyres worn to 3mm
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres worn to 3mm
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YS04 YOK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YS04 YOK, 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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YS04 YOK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 May 2004.
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