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BPO 28W

1981 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,609 mi
Last recorded99,609 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 28089,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 28W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 99,609 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2022 99,609 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,262 miles

centre exhaust rubber perished - system still supported

offside headlight lens cracked

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2017 99,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 98,961 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber perished

Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,924 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 98,913 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2013 98,602 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 98,434 miles

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

oil leak around engine

power steering pump noisy

Pass 22 Apr 2011 97,834 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2011 97,834 miles

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.

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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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.

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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?

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