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G2 JVD

1990 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,840 mi
Last recorded47,840 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 28042,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 JVD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 47,840 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 44,526 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion water drain plug (6.1.B.2)

driver seat and front passenger seat back rest slight movement

front nearside and offside diff slight leaking

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,109 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,601 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 42,586 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside front tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,779 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,968 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,120 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 36,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,764 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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G2 JVD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G2 JVD, 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 G2 JVD registered?

G2 JVD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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The MOT history for G2 JVD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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