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KUD 138W

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,254 mi
Last recorded100,254 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUD 138W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2010 100,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 100,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 100,127 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 98,177 miles

welding repair work been done to both side rear to floor areas within suspension mount areas †steering very light †smallareas of surface rust over floor pan

Fail 19 Jan 2007 98,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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KUD 138W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 KUD 138W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUD 138W registered?

KUD 138W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 6 October 1980.

Is KUD 138W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUD 138W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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