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K177 NJL

1992 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,866 mi
Last recorded74,866 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 280129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK177 NJL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2009 74,866 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 65,013 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 65,013 miles

Centre Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,215 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 56,669 miles

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

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

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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K177 NJL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 129,793 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 K177 NJL, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K177 NJL registered?

K177 NJL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 December 1992.

Is K177 NJL safe to buy?

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