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K101 UEY

1993 Mercedes-benz 280

Purple Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,304 mi
Last recorded147,304 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 280130,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 UEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 147,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 142,745 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 142,745 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 137,042 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 128,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 127,261 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 127,258 miles

Emissions not tested slight leak affecting lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 125,650 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 116,880 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 110,006 miles

Front exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

self leveling suspension pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 103,870 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 103,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high o/s n/s (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 99,759 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,749 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 86,295 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 86,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 76,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

suspension fluid pipes heavily corroded

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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K101 UEY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 in Purple with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 130,674 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 K101 UEY, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K101 UEY registered?

K101 UEY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 14 May 1993.

Is K101 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K101 UEY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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