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K572 LYJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,294 mi
Last recorded105,294 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 280129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK572 LYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 105,294 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 103,752 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 103,751 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 100,697 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 100,697 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K572 LYJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K572 LYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K572 LYJ registered?

K572 LYJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 6 November 1992.

Is K572 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K572 LYJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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