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KV08 OTY

2008 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 28068,119 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OTY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery light flickers

Fail 30 Jan 2020 160,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 155,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 147,165 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

park brake performance could be better. release lever worn

some rust in brake pipes,unable to see all pipes

Fail 9 Feb 2018 147,159 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

some rust in brake pipes,unable to see all pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,728 miles

child seats fitted.o/s park brake performance could be better . some rust in brake pipes

Fail 26 Jan 2017 131,382 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seats fitted.o/s park brake performance could be better

Pass 4 Jan 2016 113,665 miles

n/s park brake appears to need adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,177 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,657 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 99,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,764 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,388 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 77,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) 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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KV08 OTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,119 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 KV08 OTY, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KV08 OTY registered?

KV08 OTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KV08 OTY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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