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BGU 54G

1969 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

11,770 mi
Last recorded11,770 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1969 Mercedes-benz 28048,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGU 54G
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1969
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 11,770 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 11,251 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 11,250 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure floor (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure floor (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 10,366 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 10,365 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 9,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 9,036 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 8,443 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,657 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 6,682 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 6,682 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,605 miles

Advise nearside seat tilt bolt appears to be loose

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 5,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Advise nearside seat tilt bolt appears to be loose

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 3,410 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 1,695 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 1,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 99,806 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 98,889 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 95,144 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 95,144 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 91,978 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 91,976 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BGU 54G is a 1969 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1969 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,833 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BGU 54G, 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 57 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 BGU 54G registered?

BGU 54G is a 1969 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 March 1969.

Is BGU 54G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGU 54G shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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