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KKX 466L

1972 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

14,513 mi
Last recorded14,513 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 28053,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKX 466L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2015 14,513 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 14,449 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 14,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 14,420 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 14,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 14,007 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 13,686 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 13,686 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear inner sills corroded

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 13,204 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 13,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre wall split

offside front tyre wall split

Pass 2 Oct 2009 11,643 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 11,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,896 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,371 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 9,141 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 9,141 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2005 7,953 miles

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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KKX 466L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 466L, 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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What year was KKX 466L registered?

KKX 466L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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