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999 BPY

1972 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,962 mi
Last recorded34,962 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz 28053,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration999 BPY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 34,962 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 34,823 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 34,583 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 34,332 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 34,332 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 34,083 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 33,718 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess weak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess weak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2013 30,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 29,766 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,262 miles

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

o/s front outrigger corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2009

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,419 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 25,419 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

oil leak from diff

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,308 miles

nuts jammed into offside front coil spring

Fail 3 Apr 2006 23,267 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.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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999 BPY is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 53,425 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 999 BPY, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 999 BPY registered?

999 BPY is a 1972 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 July 1972.

Is 999 BPY safe to buy?

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