MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,297 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BVM 490K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BVM 490K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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