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BPR 315T

1978 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,832 mi
Last recorded88,832 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 28095,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 315T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,832 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack and chip on o/s windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 88,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack and chip on o/s windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2008 88,758 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise welding repairs could be improved

Pass 5 Dec 2007 87,997 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 87,980 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 85,358 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 85,215 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 82,528 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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BPR 315T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 95,420 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 BPR 315T, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPR 315T registered?

BPR 315T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 August 1978.

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