MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,609 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front reg plate bracket broken
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front panel/cross member corroded but not within a prescribed area
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all front and rear suspension bushes have signs of deterioration and perishing
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front reg plate bracket broken
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front panel/cross member corroded but not within a prescribed area
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all front and rear suspension bushes have signs of deterioration and perishing
centre exhaust rubber perished - system still supported
offside headlight lens cracked
oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside head lamp lens cracked
Oil leak ()
centre exhaust rubber perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
centre exhaust rubber perished
nearside front tyre slightly perished
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak around engine
power steering pump noisy
both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished
exhaust rubbers slightly perished
front crossmember behind bumper corroded in non-percribed area
front sub-frame bushes slightly perished and slight play
nearside front chassis rail/inner flitch slightly corroded
oil around rear diff
oil leak
rear sub-frame bushes slightly perished and have slight play
slight play in steering box
vehicle has been undersealed
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished
exhaust rubbers slightly perished
front crossmember behind bumper corroded in non-percribed area
front sub-frame bushes slightly perished and slight play
nearside front chassis rail/inner flitch slightly corroded
offside front wheel has a slight brake bind
oil around rear diff
oil leak
rear sub-frame bushes slightly perished and have slight play
slight play in steering box
vehicle has been undersealed
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BPO 28W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,462 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 BPO 28W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BPO 28W?
You can check the full history of BPO 28W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BPO 28W registered?
BPO 28W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 May 1981.
Is BPO 28W safe to buy?
The MOT history for BPO 28W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BPO 28W have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BPO 28W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.