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K889 XFC

1992 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,987 mi
Last recorded151,987 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 280129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK889 XFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 151,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 151,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 151,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 151,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 151,118 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front fog light

Fail 19 Feb 2019 151,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front fog light

Pass 6 Feb 2018 143,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 135,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 129,276 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 129,276 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 122,977 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 122,690 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 120,429 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 110,158 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 104,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 104,760 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 97,801 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 93,498 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 93,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 90,522 miles

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

exhaust corroding

fuel pipes and suspension pipes corroding

knock in steering

oil leaks,signs of fluid on steering damper

plastic trims on outer sills,unable to check fully

rear brake discs worn and corroded/parking brake travel just acceptable/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

slight corrosion osf and rear steel brake pipes/rear brake hoses slightly perished and ends corroded

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2006 86,823 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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K889 XFC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K889 XFC, 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 K889 XFC registered?

K889 XFC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 December 1992.

Is K889 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K889 XFC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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