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K582 AHO

1992 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,657 mi
Last recorded153,657 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 280129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK582 AHO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 153,657 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 153,656 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in flor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 150,039 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 149,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 145,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 144,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 142,109 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2018 140,676 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 135,781 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 135,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 130,830 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 127,583 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 126,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light is on

rear brake disc have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2013 125,795 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has minor side wall damage

Pass 12 Apr 2012 121,409 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 116,038 miles

40% imbalance on rear service brakes

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)

only just passed fast idle part of emission test

rear brake pipes (3) by 3 way connector starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2010 108,903 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 108,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 108,834 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 104,392 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 104,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 98,646 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 98,646 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play nearside front wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2007 92,642 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 92,642 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 84,618 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 84,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wish bone arm bushed starting to perish

rear exhaust pipe leaking

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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K582 AHO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K582 AHO, 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 K582 AHO registered?

K582 AHO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 5 November 1992.

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