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BBJ 428Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,874 mi
Last recorded185,874 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 28099,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 428Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 185,874 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 185,874 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 185,838 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 185,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 185,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BBJ 428Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 99,840 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 BBJ 428Y, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BBJ 428Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 22 October 1982.

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