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BDV 86K

2008 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,200 mi
Last recorded61,200 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 28068,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 86K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 61,200 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,765 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,097 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,288 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 57,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,565 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 54,084 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,914 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,283 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,905 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 44,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BDV 86K is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 68,119 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 BDV 86K, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BDV 86K registered?

BDV 86K is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is BDV 86K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDV 86K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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