MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,141 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was KRC 33K registered?
KRC 33K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 11 January 1972.
Is KRC 33K safe to buy?
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