MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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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K283 TBX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 K283 TBX, 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 K283 TBX registered?
K283 TBX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 29 December 1992.
Is K283 TBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for K283 TBX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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