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PKE 188F

1976 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,590 mi
Last recorded1,590 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2006
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz 28074,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 188F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2006 1,590 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 1,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 183 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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PKE 188F is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 74,505 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 PKE 188F, 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 50 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PKE 188F registered?

PKE 188F is a 1976 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 5 October 1976.

Is PKE 188F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKE 188F shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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