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KBC 384V

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,117 mi
Last recorded52,117 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBC 384V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,117 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,903 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion on both rear floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 51,273 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 50,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damp around master cylinder further investigation required

Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,429 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 50,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,044 miles

slight corrosion on floor and suspension

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,657 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,745 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 46,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,131 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 46,111 miles

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

N/S/F,O/S/Fand N/S/R tyres cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,498 miles

N/S/f and N/S/R tyres cracking

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

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

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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KBC 384V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KBC 384V, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KBC 384V registered?

KBC 384V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 24 March 1980.

Is KBC 384V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBC 384V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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