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KY57 KWB

2007 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,445 mi
Last recorded162,445 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 28081,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 KWB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 162,445 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 162,445 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 160,648 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 151,989 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 146,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 143,717 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 141,192 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 132,475 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 132,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,238 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 126,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 118,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 118,912 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 112,977 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 112,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,814 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,855 miles

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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KY57 KWB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 81,094 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 KY57 KWB, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY57 KWB registered?

KY57 KWB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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