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BWC 832

2005 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,057 mi
Last recorded53,057 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 28089,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWC 832
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 53,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 43,941 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 43,941 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 43,679 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,639 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,727 miles

service brake warning indicator on

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,862 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 38,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 35,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 33,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2011 32,394 miles

Advise offside rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust secure.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,195 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,766 miles

nearside mirror repeater lamp lens cracked (water into lamp unit) = recommend new lamp.

offside front tyre = 2.5mm at inner edge - new soon ; recommend set up.

rear tyres = 3.0mm - new soon.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,660 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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BWC 832 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 89,510 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWC 832, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BWC 832 registered?

BWC 832 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is BWC 832 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWC 832 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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