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K636 KGW

1992 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,711 mi
Last recorded185,711 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 280129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK636 KGW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 185,711 miles

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

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

rear exhust rubber slight deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2011 179,267 miles

centre exaust braket bolt missing

near side front top braket bolt loose

Fail 12 May 2011 179,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

centre exaust braket bolt missing

near side front top braket bolt loose

Fail 28 Apr 2011 179,153 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear brake ferrules have corrosion not considered excessive

Rear brake hoses parished

Rear brake metal pipes have corrosion not considered excessive

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear fuel metal pipes have corrosion, not considered excessive

n/s/r lower arm outer bush has slight play

o/s/r lower arm outer bush has slight play

Pass 1 May 2010 173,233 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 167,294 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 167,294 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 162,661 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 162,381 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 157,910 miles

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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K636 KGW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K636 KGW, 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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K636 KGW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 26 November 1992.

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