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G430 HVG

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,270 mi
Last recorded67,270 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG430 HVG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,270 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,270 miles

Offside Front slight play in front wheel bearing!

front number plate

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

corrosion in nsf wheel arch but not in prescribed area

corrosion in osf wheel arch but not in prescribed area

exhaust bracket adrift but is adequately supported

wipers judder

Pass 27 Apr 2013 67,263 miles

o/s/f wheelbearing has slight play

Fail 19 Apr 2013 67,263 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

o/s/f wheelbearing has slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2012 67,250 miles

n/s/f drag link end has slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2012 67,250 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f drag link end has slight play

Pass 18 May 2010 67,209 miles

slight play in osf swivel joint

Fail 18 May 2010 67,209 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

slight play in osf swivel joint

Pass 16 May 2009 67,145 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Apr 2009 67,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 67,123 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 67,127 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 67,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 67,039 miles

front discs corroding

Fail 15 Mar 2006 67,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroding

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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G430 HVG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G430 HVG, 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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G430 HVG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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