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K334 MMH

1992 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,105 mi
Last recorded125,105 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 280129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK334 MMH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2012 125,105 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear silencer mounts perishing

rear subrame bushes perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2012 125,105 miles

rear silencer mounts perishing

rear subrame bushes perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2011 120,960 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 117,376 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 28 Jul 2009 113,537 miles

sill covers fitted,front exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Aug 2008 109,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2008 109,922 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2007 108,501 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 103,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 98,550 miles

n/s/f belt not fully checked due to inclusion of child seat

Fail 4 Aug 2005 98,550 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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K334 MMH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K334 MMH, 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 K334 MMH registered?

K334 MMH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 16 December 1992.

Is K334 MMH safe to buy?

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