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YS04 YOK

2004 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

316,355 mi
Last recorded316,355 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 28071,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 YOK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 316,355 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 316,350 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 307,729 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 307,729 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 298,196 miles

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 298,196 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 288,743 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 221,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lip on front discs

Pass 25 Aug 2011 208,247 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 192,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 175,548 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 145,970 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 112,198 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2007 112,198 miles

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.

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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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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