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KDC 110F

1968 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,432 mi
Last recorded8,432 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDC 110F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 8,432 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 8,432 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 8,295 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 7,015 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 6,791 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 6,608 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 6,608 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 6,253 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 6,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 May 2008 6,035 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 5,679 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 5,079 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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KDC 110F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 50,662 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 KDC 110F, 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 58 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KDC 110F registered?

KDC 110F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 10 July 1968.

Is KDC 110F safe to buy?

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