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BCD 467T

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,693 mi
Last recorded169,693 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCD 467T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 169,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 162,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 152,919 miles

nuder body corrosion and hevealey undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2021 152,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

nuder body corrosion and hevealey undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2018 151,941 miles

exhaust deteriorated in places

general corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 150,510 miles

Rear silencer corroding

slight under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2016 150,070 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 150,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 149,347 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 147,877 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 146,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

vehicle has been heavly plated underneth also heavy underseal not allowing full insection of floopan and conponent maounting's

Pass 26 Jun 2012 143,536 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front seats and runners worn but secure

heavy underbody welding repairs carried out and heavily undersealed

rear exhaust filler repair? secure and not leaking at test

slight front brake judder

engine stalling

Fail 20 Jun 2012 143,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front seats and runners worn but secure

o/s front brake juddering

underbody and repaires all heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2011 142,506 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 142,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 142,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advanced pitting/corrosion in offside rear brake disc

front and rear tyres of a differant size

front number plate damaged

vehicle heavily under sealed and repairs of unknown quality

Fail 5 Jun 2010 142,080 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advanced pitting/corrosion in offside rear brake disc

front number plate damaged

vehicle heavily under sealed and repairs of unknown quality

Pass 1 Jun 2009 141,362 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 140,543 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 139,064 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 137,261 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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BCD 467T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 81,294 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 BCD 467T, 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 47 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 BCD 467T registered?

BCD 467T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 23 April 1979.

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