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KAG 90V

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,099 mi
Last recorded124,099 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAG 90V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 124,099 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 124,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 124,089 miles

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

fuel pipes at rear very corroded

slight brake bind at rear

Fail 9 Oct 2009 124,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel pipes at rear very corroded

slight brake bind at rear

Pass 24 Jun 2008 123,922 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 123,858 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 123,590 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 123,582 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 123,502 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 123,502 miles

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

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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KAG 90V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 81,294 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 KAG 90V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KAG 90V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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