MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,880 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))
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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B301 KJB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 B301 KJB, 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 B301 KJB registered?
B301 KJB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B301 KJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for B301 KJB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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