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BGC 292X

1981 Mercedes-benz 280

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,640 mi
Last recorded157,640 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 28089,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 292X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 157,640 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 157,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 156,776 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 156,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within 30cm of seat mounting area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 155,543 miles

front chassis corroded both sides in inner wheel arches

Pass 23 Feb 2016 153,992 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 151,814 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper mounts have light corrosion

nearside front upper wheel arch screen wash bottle mount light corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2015 151,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

front bumper mounts have light corrosion

nearside front upper wheel arch screen wash bottle mount light corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2014 149,245 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch has various corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch has various corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2013 146,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 141,852 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 135,183 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 128,263 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 128,263 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 121,782 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 114,855 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm

wipers poor

Fail 3 Mar 2008 114,852 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

offside rear tyre 2mm

wipers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2007 108,048 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 104,019 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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BGC 292X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 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 BGC 292X, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BGC 292X registered?

BGC 292X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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The MOT history for BGC 292X shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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