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K180 EYY

1993 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,186 mi
Last recorded140,186 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 280130,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK180 EYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 140,186 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 139,974 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 138,813 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 136,836 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 130,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 126,914 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 121,809 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 114,787 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 114,787 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2011 108,951 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 105,269 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 102,711 miles

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

Fuel pipes are corroded

Offside mirror lens is cracked

Rear suspension pipes are corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2008 98,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 98,190 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 97,995 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 97,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 93,961 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 89,261 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 89,260 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

Pass 2 Sep 2005 85,049 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 84,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

BRAKE WARNING LAMP INDICATING ON DASH

COOLANT LEVEL LAMP INDICATING ON DASH

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

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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K180 EYY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 K180 EYY, 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 K180 EYY registered?

K180 EYY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 March 1993.

Is K180 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K180 EYY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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