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BBY 26G

1969 Mercedes-benz 280

Gold Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

29,860 mi
Last recorded29,860 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1969 Mercedes-benz 28048,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBY 26G
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1969
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 29,860 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 29,766 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 29,153 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 29,044 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2013 29,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,944 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 28,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,577 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 26,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,670 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 23,659 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,762 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 21,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 20,078 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 20,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 20,059 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front floor holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,396 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 17,396 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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BBY 26G is a 1969 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1969 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,833 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 BBY 26G, 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 57 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BBY 26G is a 1969 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 May 1969.

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