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F35 BNT

1988 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,626 mi
Last recorded15,626 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 28045,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF35 BNT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 15,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 15,618 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 15,611 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 14,013 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 13,523 miles

engine has a misfire , and erratic temperature guage probably affecting emissions.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 13,523 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

engine has a misfire , and erratic temperature guage probably affecting emissions.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 9,565 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 9,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both stop lamps not significantly brighter than position lamps when sidelights are 'on' (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 4,539 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 2,162 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 2,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 101,380 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013
Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,235 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded and holed but not in perscribed area

o/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded and holed but not in perscribed area

Pass 14 Mar 2011 93,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 93,933 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 93,922 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 92,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to offside amd nearside innersills

Pass 24 Jun 2009 87,639 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sphere seals slightly leaking grease

Pass 25 Jan 2008 86,132 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 83,978 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 80,475 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 80,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 79,339 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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F35 BNT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 45,143 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 F35 BNT, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F35 BNT registered?

F35 BNT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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