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BGP 11H

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,028 mi
Last recorded15,028 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGP 11H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 15,028 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 14,803 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 12,497 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 11,721 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 9,923 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 9,355 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 9,347 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 9,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 9,279 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 9,115 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,860 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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BGP 11H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 49,276 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 BGP 11H, 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 56 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGP 11H registered?

BGP 11H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 16 June 1970.

Is BGP 11H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGP 11H shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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