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BKZ 2602

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,153 mi
Last recorded15,153 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 2602
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 15,153 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 15,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres have surface cracking to tread

front prop-shaft (U/J) joint has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2007 10,791 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 10,791 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in front universal joint oo front propshaft

Pass 1 Jun 2006 5,561 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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BKZ 2602 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 46,165 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 BKZ 2602, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BKZ 2602 registered?

BKZ 2602 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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