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KGS 494V

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,978 mi
Last recorded105,978 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGS 494V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 105,978 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 105,964 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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KGS 494V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 KGS 494V, 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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What year was KGS 494V registered?

KGS 494V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 October 1979.

Is KGS 494V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGS 494V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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