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LKE 430V

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,276 mi
Last recorded92,276 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKE 430V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 92,276 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 89,138 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 89,077 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

General body corrosion and surface rusting.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 83,771 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 83,769 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 77,649 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 77,629 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 71,823 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 71,812 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Boot area excessively wet and rusting.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 63,796 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 63,740 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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LKE 430V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LKE 430V, 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 LKE 430V registered?

LKE 430V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is LKE 430V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LKE 430V shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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