MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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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KP55 XJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 89,510 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 KP55 XJY, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was KP55 XJY registered?
KP55 XJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 25 October 2005.
Is KP55 XJY safe to buy?
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