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K481 YVV

1992 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,789 mi
Last recorded196,789 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 280129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK481 YVV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 196,789 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 196,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

advise o/s/front headlight glass broken does not effect beam image

Pass 11 Mar 2009 190,417 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 182,999 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 182,999 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 181,465 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 181,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 177,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion in rear sub frame nearside front mounting point

Fail 25 Oct 2006 177,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

corrosion in rear sub frame nearside front mounting point

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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K481 YVV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K481 YVV, 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 K481 YVV registered?

K481 YVV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 November 1992.

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