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BJG 589V

1980 Mercedes-benz 280

Orange Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,868 mi
Last recorded118,868 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 28091,976 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJG 589V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 118,868 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 118,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 118,692 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 118,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 115,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2007 109,460 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 105,075 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 105,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2005 126,738 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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BJG 589V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 in Orange with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,976 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 BJG 589V, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJG 589V registered?

BJG 589V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 18 June 1980.

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