MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,264 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak Radiator ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Form engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Form engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant leak from radiator
exhaust rubbers split
front number plate cracked
no reverse lights
o/s/f steering boot split
slight corrosion on both sills
steering box damp
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases To rear box pipes (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
oil leak steering box not exccesive
only one rear seat belt /rear bumper missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
oil leak steering box not exccesive
only one rear seat belt /rear bumper missing
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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EKK 456K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 EKK 456K, 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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What year was EKK 456K registered?
EKK 456K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 14 June 1972.
Is EKK 456K safe to buy?
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