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A9 KHH

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,526 mi
Last recorded120,526 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 KHH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,526 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 120,308 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 120,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2006 118,162 miles

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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A9 KHH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 94,320 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 A9 KHH, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A9 KHH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 January 1986.

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