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E1 TGW

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

22,208 mi
Last recorded22,208 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 TGW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 22,208 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 22,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Noise from wheel when rotated

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

differential Seepage

Pass 3 Nov 2021 21,665 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 21,272 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 20,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 19,737 miles

Rear o/s and n/s inner arches slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 18,832 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,382 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 18,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 17,926 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 17,483 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,270 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 16,251 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,642 miles

battery insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2011 14,188 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 21 Jun 2011 14,175 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

spear tyre is defective

Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,470 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,188 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 10,188 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 8,823 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,409 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,665 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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E1 TGW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 46,165 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 E1 TGW, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E1 TGW registered?

E1 TGW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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