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BYN 813T

1978 Mercedes-benz 280

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,725 mi
Last recorded96,725 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 28095,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYN 813T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2009 96,725 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 96,573 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 95,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise nearside front and offside front inner wings have slight corrsion

advise nearside front wing lower is starting to corroded but has no sharp edges

advise offside front tyre and offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre all sidewalls starting to crack up.but not down to cords

Pass 9 Aug 2006 95,468 miles

advise offside front and offside rear and nearside rear tyre all starting to detorate,side walls have starting to crack up

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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BYN 813T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BYN 813T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYN 813T registered?

BYN 813T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is BYN 813T safe to buy?

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