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G138 YEE

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Brown Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,662 mi
Last recorded38,662 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 YEE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 38,662 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2017 33,488 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,598 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,904 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 29,793 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,302 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

play in steering

Pass 19 Jan 2008 23,703 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,904 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 22,904 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

gearbo oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2006 22,887 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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G138 YEE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Brown with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G138 YEE, 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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G138 YEE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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