MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded
o/s front outrigger corroded
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
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
nuts jammed into offside front coil spring
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for 999 BPY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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