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G160 TCD

1990 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

20,827 mi
Last recorded20,827 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 28042,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG160 TCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 20,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 20,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 20,713 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 20,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Starter motor cable (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Anti roll bar mounting point . (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat mounting bracket corroded.

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

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

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 20,559 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 20,559 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 20,304 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 20,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 20,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 19,926 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 19,926 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 19,599 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 18,979 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 18,976 miles

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))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 18,964 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower mounting point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer mounting point . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 18,425 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 18,425 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 17,898 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion in wheel arch & quarter panel.

Nearside Rear corrosion within 30 cm of body mounting point , not dangerous.

Offside Front Outer corrosion within 30 cm of body mounting point , not dangerous.

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

Offside Rear corrosion in wheel arch & quarter panel.

Offside Rear corrosion within 30 cm of body mounting point , not dangerous.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 17,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 17,343 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 16,543 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 16,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 15,408 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 15,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,858 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 14,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,912 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 13,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 12,129 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 12,122 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 10,099 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 10,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 3,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 3,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 99,787 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 99,787 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 93,572 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 87,616 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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G160 TCD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 42,460 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 G160 TCD, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G160 TCD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 8 February 1990.

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