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DKH 203K

1972 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,172 mi
Last recorded69,172 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 28053,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKH 203K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,172 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 69,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and floor (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and floor (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 68,020 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

offside chassis corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 10 Dec 2016 68,020 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

offside chassis corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,956 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,940 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,816 miles

seat belts fraying ;o/s rear tyre near limit ;n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2011 63,816 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

seat belts fraying ;o/s rear tyre near limit ;n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,389 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 83,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,684 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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DKH 203K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,425 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 DKH 203K, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DKH 203K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 July 1972.

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