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G19 WGN

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,599 mi
Last recorded58,599 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 WGN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 58,599 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 58,505 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 58,505 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 58,261 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 58,261 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 58,054 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 58,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 57,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,489 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 57,485 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 56,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 55,188 miles

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))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 55,188 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,626 miles

n/s/f out rigger heavily corroded

o/s inner sill corroded and holed

supply pipe to o/s/r wheel cylinder corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 53,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,569 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,143 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 47,143 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,012 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 45,012 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,841 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 37,820 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 32,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 25,289 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 25,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,722 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 20,722 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 20,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,018 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 18,010 miles

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?

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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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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