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K630 UCP

1992 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,546 mi
Last recorded150,546 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 280129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK630 UCP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 150,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 146,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four coil springs corrided

front wiper detorating

o/s/rear tyre sidewall damage

rear diff misting of oil

Fail 31 Mar 2009 146,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four coil springs corrided

front wiper detorating

o/s/rear tyre sidewall damage

rear diff misting of oil

Pass 8 May 2008 142,570 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

most steel brake pipes corroded

rear suspension bushes are cracked

Fail 2 May 2008 142,570 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

most steel brake pipes corroded

rear suspension bushes are cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2007 138,692 miles

cat works slowly

front to rear and front metal brake pipes corroded

hand brake low effort and long travel

wear in front and rear suspension bush's

Pass 26 Apr 2006 133,808 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 133,808 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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K630 UCP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K630 UCP, 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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K630 UCP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 22 December 1992.

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