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KRC 33K

1972 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,141 mi
Last recorded36,141 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 28053,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRC 33K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to front floor pan

slight corrosion to osf outter sill

Fail 20 Sep 2011 36,126 miles

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

corrosion to front floor pan

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to osf outter sill

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,687 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 35,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,329 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 35,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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KRC 33K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KRC 33K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KRC 33K registered?

KRC 33K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 11 January 1972.

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