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KBC 50K

1971 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,369 mi
Last recorded84,369 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 28045,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBC 50K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 84,369 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,704 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 83,704 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 83,703 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) 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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KBC 50K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 45,531 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 KBC 50K, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KBC 50K registered?

KBC 50K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is KBC 50K safe to buy?

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