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K226 BRP

1993 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,015 mi
Last recorded135,015 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 280130,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK226 BRP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 135,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 133,715 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 131,917 miles

Body has a slight corrosion front (both suspension arm mounting)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded (under vehicle)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 131,917 miles

Body has a slight corrosion front (both suspension arm mounting)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded (under vehicle)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 129,908 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides suspension arm mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

rear suspension corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 129,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides suspension arm mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 127,880 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

petrol pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 127,880 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

petrol pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 126,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,982 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 116,890 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 116,710 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 111,189 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 111,189 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 105,689 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 105,689 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 98,426 miles

Both registration plates are slightly deteriorated.

Nearside rear lamp has been repaired with tapes.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 98,426 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Both registration plates are slightly deteriorated.

Engine is hunting and will not idle.

Nearside rear lamp has been repaired with tapes.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,124 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 92,617 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 89,655 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 89,655 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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K226 BRP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K226 BRP, 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 K226 BRP registered?

K226 BRP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 March 1993.

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