MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,171 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front anti roll bar stab iliser bushes perishing and just within limits no movement
general underbody surface rust
oil leak from auto box
oil leak from rear main oil seal
slight blow from centre exhaust
slight play both rear wheel bearings
slight play in steering box
strong advise on both front and rear subframe bushes perishing slight movment
both rear sub frame bushes perishing
front anti roll bar bushes perishing
oil leak from head gasket
slight play in o/s/f top wishbone inner bushes
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in steering
under body starting to rust and needs sealing
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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DKX 191X is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 DKX 191X, 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 DKX 191X registered?
DKX 191X is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1986.
Is DKX 191X safe to buy?
The MOT history for DKX 191X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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