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LKE 281V

1990 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,294 mi
Last recorded58,294 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 35056,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKE 281V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 58,294 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe both rear bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 57,261 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 56,405 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 56,323 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2023 54,829 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 54,112 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 53,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 52,413 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 52,186 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 51,437 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,511 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 49,149 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S & O/S front tyres badly perished/split around sidewall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,182 miles

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jul 2013 48,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine misfiring

Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,297 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,666 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,156 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,271 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 40,181 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?

Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 748
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 543
brake binding 449
Headlamp aim too low 313
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 299
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LKE 281V is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 56,833 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 350 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LKE 281V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LKE 281V registered?

LKE 281V is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is LKE 281V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LKE 281V shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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