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P395UAF
Year1996
0-60mph8.5 sec
FuelPetrol
Power190 BHP
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MERCEDES C280 ELEGANCE

General information

Make MERCEDES
Model SL C280 ELEGANCE
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture 1996
Top speed 144 mph
0 - 60 mph 8.5 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 190 BHP
Max. torque 270 Nm at 3.000 rpm
Engine capacity 2.799 cc
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Petrol
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-05-26
Pictures 18
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-06-29
MOT pass rate
82 %
MOT passed 18
Failed MOT tests 4
Total advice items 33
Total items failed 8
MOT #22 2023-06-30 13:36
MOT test number 738081768220
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-06-29
Advice
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Advice
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MOT #21 2022-06-24 11:11
MOT test number 413481766091
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advice
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advice
Secondary rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
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MOT #20 2022-06-16 09:47
MOT test number 905341428118
Result Failed
MAJOR
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Secondary rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
Advice
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MAJOR
Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
MAJOR
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MOT #19 2021-05-20 08:53
MOT test number 712609010112
Result Passed
Advice
Tyre slightly damaged has been driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advice
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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MOT #18 2020-06-08 10:58
MOT test number 502104917979
Result Passed
MOT #17 2018-10-02 07:54
MOT test number 546189384255
Result Passed
MOT #16 2017-10-06 09:30
MOT test number 771529466065
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Central exhaust bracket broken
MOT #15 2016-10-06 10:13
MOT test number 791950109940
Result Passed
MOT #14 2015-10-06 10:00
MOT test number 354159598092
Result Passed
MOT #13 2015-10-05 07:16
MOT test number 229186933694
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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MOT #12 2014-09-26 17:08
MOT test number 978499864253
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advice
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
MOT #11 2013-10-05 09:47
MOT test number 926948773247
Result Passed
MOT #10 2013-10-05 05:29
MOT test number 399048873418
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fail
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
MOT #9 2012-11-20 15:14
MOT test number 468185022422
Result Passed
MOT #8 2012-07-19 11:31
MOT test number 645921902211
Result Passed
MOT #7 2011-06-02 12:23
MOT test number 278443351469
Result Passed
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MOT #6 2010-05-21 10:36
MOT test number 263541540181
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advice
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Notice
Oil leak
Pass with rectification
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Advice
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
MOT #5 2010-05-21 10:36
MOT test number 852471440142
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advice
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Notice
Oil leak
MOT #4 2009-03-04 14:49
MOT test number 144183569012
Result Passed
MOT #3 2008-04-19 10:38
MOT test number 480110018155
Result Passed
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MOT #2 2007-04-07 09:49
MOT test number 481847997021
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-04-08 11:30
MOT test number 330138496005
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 8 March 2024
MOT Expires: 29 June 2024
Tax status 8 March 2024
Days left 48 days too late
MOT expiry date 29 June 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 23
First mileage registration 1996-08-07
Last registration 2023-06-30
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Registration #1 1996-08-07 12 mi
Registration #2 2006-04-08 69.809 mi
Registration #3 2007-04-07 71.070 mi
Registration #4 2008-04-19 72.120 mi
Registration #5 2009-03-04 73.021 mi
Registration #6 2010-05-21 85.963 mi
Registration #7 2011-06-02 88.886 mi
Registration #8 2012-07-19 89.520 mi
Registration #9 2012-11-20 93.213 mi
Registration #10 2013-10-05 96.954 mi
Registration #11 2013-10-05 96.954 mi
Registration #12 2014-09-26 100.483 mi
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Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 62 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number 10494120007042

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