MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,427 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brake pipes corroding at rear of vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front service brake veers right
Nearside rear tyre worn on to the legal limit
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake pedal low (has reduced reserve travel)
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipes corroding at rear of vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front service brake veers right
Nearside rear tyre worn on to the legal limit
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake pedal low (has reduced reserve travel)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K217 AKX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 K217 AKX, 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 K217 AKX registered?
K217 AKX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1993.
Is K217 AKX safe to buy?
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