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FY04 KTP

2004 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,233 mi
Last recorded101,233 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 28071,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 KTP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2019 101,233 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated seized (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch slipping slightly

Exhaust emissions aborted due to loud engine noise

Exhaust in poor condition/middle box badly corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 96,071 miles

Nearside Front door damaged from outside but in working order

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

Fail 31 Jul 2018 96,064 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door damaged from outside but in working order

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,778 miles

Offside Front offside front windscreen washer not working

Fail 5 Aug 2017 86,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front offside front windscreen washer not working

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 77,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,199 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,227 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 43,225 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perrished on sidewalls

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,446 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,058 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle underguards fitted restricting underside inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,987 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,069 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 17,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FY04 KTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 71,722 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 FY04 KTP, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FY04 KTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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