MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,402 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to manifold (7.1.2)
Nearside outer sill minor corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint/gasket slight leak (7.1.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
all tyres age cracking
Tyres slighly perished
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
front tyres tread cracking
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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BCV 137T is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 BCV 137T, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BCV 137T registered?
BCV 137T is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 September 1980.
Is BCV 137T safe to buy?
The MOT history for BCV 137T shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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