MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,122 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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
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
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
centre exhaust getting rusty
front inner suspenion bushes perished and starting to have abit of movement
n/s/f inner wing getting rusty
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BFL 519Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 December 1982.
Is BFL 519Y safe to buy?
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