MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel cap seal incorrectly seated but seals the system
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel cap seal incorrectly seated but seals the system
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in subframe bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly cracked. (1.1.A.3d)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in subframe bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly cracked. (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Wiper switch loose but working
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear exhaust mounting rubber slightly deteriated.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
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FKH 260L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 48,922 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 FKH 260L, 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 53 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 FKH 260L registered?
FKH 260L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 January 1973.
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