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38 KS

2016 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,148 mi
Last recorded37,148 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 28041,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 KS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 37,148 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 36,566 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 36,344 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 36,028 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,879 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,189 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,057 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 34,057 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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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38 KS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 41,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 38 KS, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 38 KS registered?

38 KS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 10 November 2016.

Is 38 KS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 38 KS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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