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M414 HKH

1994 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,090 mi
Last recorded214,090 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 28092,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM414 HKH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2011 214,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 202,836 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 192,586 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 192,586 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 178,508 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 166,561 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

both front metal brake pipes corroding by flexible hoses

both front shock absorbers casings corroding

chip in offside headlamp lens

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding by flexible hose

rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

rear brake pads worn

rear differential leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2007 166,519 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

both front metal brake pipes corroding by flexible hoses

both front shock absorbers casings corroding

chip in offside headlamp lens

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding by flexible hose

rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

rear brake pads worn

rear differential leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2006 149,922 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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M414 HKH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 92,434 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 M414 HKH, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M414 HKH registered?

M414 HKH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 18 October 1994.

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