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BOT 353V

1979 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,623 mi
Last recorded112,623 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 28081,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 353V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 112,623 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 111,909 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 111,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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BOT 353V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 81,294 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 BOT 353V, 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 47 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 BOT 353V registered?

BOT 353V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is BOT 353V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOT 353V shows 3 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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