MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both front top suspension arm inner bushes getting worn
both rear chassis rails/inner arches getting corroded
both rear shocker lower mounting bushes getting worn
both rear spring top mounting brackets getting corroded
brake fluid getting discoloured
exhaust front section blowing slightly
metal part of both rear flexes getting corroded
nearside front tyre scrubbing inside edge
nearside rear tyre getting low
oil leak
rear subframe mounting rubbers getting worn
some corrosion both outer sills
some corrosion both rear inner arches/sill ends
some corrosion sills to floors
some imbalance front brakes
some play steering reaction balljoints and idler gears
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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436 YKN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 104,638 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 436 YKN, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 436 YKN registered?
436 YKN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is 436 YKN safe to buy?
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