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G259 DEJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,283 mi
Last recorded40,283 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 28042,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG259 DEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 40,283 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 40,275 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 40,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front hubs leaking oil slighty

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Jan 2022 40,283 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,283 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 40,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Fog light needs to be positioned centre to off side of vehicle (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,281 miles

Offside Front cut in the tyre tread

Pass 20 Jun 2015 40,281 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,278 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 40,277 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,835 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 30,917 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 30,901 miles

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

Offside 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 23 Jan 2007 24,065 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,868 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G259 DEJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G259 DEJ, 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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What year was G259 DEJ registered?

G259 DEJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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