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C206 JKW

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,938 mi
Last recorded115,938 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC206 JKW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 115,938 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 115,550 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 113,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 111,034 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 110,741 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 110,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all wheel arches have corrosion and filler applied

front apron to front valance corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 110,253 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front bumper end caps missing but not got sharp edge

Fail 23 Apr 2013 110,253 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front bumper end caps missing but not got sharp edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 108,500 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 108,500 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 107,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2009 105,599 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 105,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 102,808 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate damaged

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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C206 JKW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C206 JKW, 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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What year was C206 JKW registered?

C206 JKW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 7 January 1986.

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