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BJA 129Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,702 mi
Last recorded96,702 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 28099,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 129Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 96,702 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2020 94,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 93,440 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 93,440 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,619 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 92,617 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 92,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,968 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,314 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 85,349 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,508 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 82,717 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 82,419 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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BJA 129Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJA 129Y, 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 BJA 129Y registered?

BJA 129Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 September 1982.

Is BJA 129Y safe to buy?

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