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BHJ 244F

1968 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,975 mi
Last recorded43,975 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz 28050,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 244F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,278cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,975 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 43,881 miles

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

o/s rear chassis section corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2008 43,881 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s rear chassis section corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,860 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 43,860 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,729 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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BHJ 244F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 50,662 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 BHJ 244F, 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 58 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 BHJ 244F registered?

BHJ 244F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 14 February 1968.

Is BHJ 244F safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 244F shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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