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58,599 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure Bulb has a loose connection (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Driver seat back pivot worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front body mount corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside body outrigger corroded
Offside Rear hub backplate damp
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion on inner sills
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front body outrigger corroded
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
body corroded on inner sills
driver seat back mount slightly worn
fluid visible on offside rear backplate
nearside front brake has a slight bind
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
drivers seat rear back rest mountings worn
fuel pipes near fuel filter heavily corroded
n/s inner sill corroded
n/s/f out rigger heavily corroded
o/s/r brake back plate damp with a fluid
oil leaks
slight bind n/s/f brake
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
Front body has slight corrosion around middle body mounts
Fuel Pipe/s corroded at fuel filter ()
Offside Front body mounting point slightly corroded
drivers seat backrest pivot worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f out rigger heavily corroded
o/s inner sill corroded and holed
supply pipe to o/s/r wheel cylinder corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
n/s/f out rigger heavily corroded
o/s inner sill corroded and holed
supply pipe to o/s/r wheel cylinder corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f tyre split and perished on wall
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f tyre split and perished on wall
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G19 WGN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G19 WGN, 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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G19 WGN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 20 October 1989.
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