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C250 BHY

1986 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,497 mi
Last recorded125,497 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 28094,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC250 BHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2007 125,497 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 125,484 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NSF inner wheelarch area weak with corroison.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OSF brake hose union pitted.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C250 BHY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 94,320 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 C250 BHY, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C250 BHY registered?

C250 BHY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C250 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C250 BHY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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