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BUA 44J

1970 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,085 mi
Last recorded16,085 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz 28049,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUA 44J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 16,085 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 15,837 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,292 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 14,743 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 14,115 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 13,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion upon offside front floor pan.

Slight corrosion within nearside front wheel arch.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 13,509 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion upon offside front floor pan.

Slight corrosion within nearside front wheel arch.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,208 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 10,373 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 10,373 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 10,357 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 9,402 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 8,685 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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BUA 44J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 49,276 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 BUA 44J, 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 56 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BUA 44J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 November 1970.

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