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B252 BVH

1985 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,945 mi
Last recorded44,945 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 280105,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB252 BVH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 44,945 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 44,944 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,932 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,882 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 43,521 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 42,308 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 42,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 42,019 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,666 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,792 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 36,792 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Pass 6 May 2011 35,845 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 4 May 2010 34,727 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 33,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2009 33,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 32,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,434 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,653 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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B252 BVH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 105,631 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 B252 BVH, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B252 BVH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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