MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
corosion noted on r/n/s inner wing
exhaust noted rusty
f/o/s tyre on legal limit and worn on inner edge
front and rear brake discs noted worn
most front suspension bushes noted starting to perish
r/o/s tyre on legal limit
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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BGS 318X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BGS 318X, 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 BGS 318X registered?
BGS 318X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 15 March 1982.
Is BGS 318X safe to buy?
The MOT history for BGS 318X shows 15 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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