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BHJ 405F

2008 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,806 mi
Last recorded44,806 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 28068,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 405F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 44,806 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 44,614 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,169 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,020 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 42,020 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 41,268 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,082 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,008 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 39,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,831 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,392 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 405F is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BHJ 405F, 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 BHJ 405F registered?

BHJ 405F is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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The MOT history for BHJ 405F shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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