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BFL 519Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,122 mi
Last recorded124,122 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 28099,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFL 519Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 124,122 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 123,567 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 123,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 120,773 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 116,808 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 114,304 miles

All wheel arches getting rusty

Both front lower arm inner bushes perished

Both front top arm inner bushes starting to pull away

Both rear bump stop mounts getting rusty

Front valance getting rusty

Fuel lines starting to get rusty

Rear anti-roll bar rusty

Slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 6 Nov 2007 113,959 miles

both front blades slightly worn

both rear wheel bearings slight play

both top inner arms bushes starting to perish and pull away

front panel getting rusty

o/s/r tyre on 2mm and perished

Fail 6 Nov 2007 113,959 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front blades slightly worn

both rear wheel bearings slight play

both top inner arms bushes starting to perish and pull away

front panel getting rusty

o/s/r tyre on 2mm and perished

Pass 21 Nov 2006 113,003 miles

centre exhaust getting rusty

front inner suspenion bushes perished and starting to have abit of movement

n/s/f inner wing getting rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2005 111,506 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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BFL 519Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFL 519Y, 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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What year was BFL 519Y registered?

BFL 519Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is BFL 519Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFL 519Y shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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