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B564 XKE

1985 Mercedes-benz 280

White Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,903 mi
Last recorded83,903 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 280105,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB564 XKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 83,903 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs rusty due to lack of use

slight leak from uj seals

Pass 4 Nov 2009 83,904 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 83,905 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 83,905 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 82,431 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 82,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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B564 XKE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B564 XKE, 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 B564 XKE registered?

B564 XKE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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