MOT Status
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297,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FRONT TYRES POOR AND ;LOW ON TREAD
REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES OVER AXLE A LITTLE CORRODED
All suspension bushes perished
Corrosion under body and suspension
Exhaust bracket damaged
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play And noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel cap slightly damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
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K578 LMU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 K578 LMU, 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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K578 LMU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 18 November 1992.
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