MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front sill has corrosion
Offside Front sill has minor corrosion
Offside Rear boot floor/wheel well has minor corrosion
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor/inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor/inner arch (6.1.B.2)
o/s/f suspension bottom ball joint boot split
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KKH 408N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 53,198 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 KKH 408N, 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 52 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KKH 408N is a 1974 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 October 1974.
Is KKH 408N safe to buy?
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