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KNJ 663W

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,707 mi
Last recorded81,707 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNJ 663W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 81,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,304 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on the inside shoulder of the tread

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on the inside shoulder of the tread

Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,170 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inside shoulders of the tread

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight exhaust blow at manifold area

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,592 miles

Both Rear Tyres Sidewall Condition

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 73,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both Rear Tyres Sidewall Condition

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 73,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Both rear tyres worn low on the inside shoulders of the tread

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel well corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,051 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,862 miles

Both sides rear brake pipes corroded

Both sides rear inner sills corroded

Screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,988 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,699 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,951 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 59,324 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 57,967 miles

Small amount of corrosion around o/s/f anti roll bar mount

Pass 9 Jan 2007 57,013 miles

Small corrosion hole next to o/s/f anti roll bar support bracket

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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KNJ 663W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 KNJ 663W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KNJ 663W registered?

KNJ 663W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 5 September 1980.

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