MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in NSF suspension joint
Play in OSR wheel bearing
Original test carried out by M.G.Meader
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front slight brake bind
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front slight brake bind
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near radius mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near radius mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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KKX 433L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,425 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 KKX 433L, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KKX 433L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1972.
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