MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS RUSTY
SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE PIPES
SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE
SUSPESION BUSHES ARE STARTING TO PERISH
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre perished
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre perished
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Nearside (idler) steering pivot point has slight play
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Nearside (idler) steering pivot point has slight play
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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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B280 KMY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 105,631 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 B280 KMY, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B280 KMY registered?
B280 KMY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B280 KMY safe to buy?
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