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K182 YRN

1992 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,717 mi
Last recorded138,717 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 280129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK182 YRN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 138,717 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 138,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 135,546 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 135,546 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 128,357 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 127,963 miles

corrosion evident on exhaust system not blowing at time of test

corrosion evident on n/s/f wing

Fail 24 Nov 2005 127,963 miles

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

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

corrosion evident on exhaust system not blowing at time of test

corrosion evident on n/s/f wing.

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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K182 YRN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K182 YRN, 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 K182 YRN registered?

K182 YRN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 29 October 1992.

Is K182 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K182 YRN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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