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G162 VFC

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

35,122 mi
Last recorded35,122 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG162 VFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 35,122 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 33,051 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 32,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 31,683 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 31,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 30,194 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 30,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 28,749 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rears have light misting and the fronts have limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

indicator warning lamp intermittently not working.

Fail 2 Sep 2020 28,744 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to axle bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front prop shaft showing signs of fouling the exhaust

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rears have light misting and the fronts have limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

indicator warning lamp intermittently not working.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 26,539 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower arm front bush slight play

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust pipe has been rubbing against front prop shaft

Fail 11 Sep 2019 26,537 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower arm front bush slight play

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust pipe has been rubbing against front prop shaft

Fail 27 Aug 2019 26,338 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front prop shaft rubbing exhaust.

Pass 8 Sep 2018 23,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 23,180 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 22,993 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 20,700 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 17,351 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 17,037 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 17,036 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,704 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 14,704 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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G162 VFC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 G162 VFC, 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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G162 VFC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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