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BVM 490K

2016 Mercedes-benz 280

Maroon Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,297 mi
Last recorded14,297 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 28041,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVM 490K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2016
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 14,297 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,170 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 14,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 14,157 miles

Direction indicators not working both front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component insecure pump (7.2.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing and pershing (7.1.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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BVM 490K is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 280 in Maroon with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 41,966 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 BVM 490K, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BVM 490K registered?

BVM 490K is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 May 2016.

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