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G457 BVS

1990 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

8,788 mi
Last recorded8,788 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 28042,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 BVS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 8,788 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 8,319 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 8,309 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage fractured steering damper (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 8,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front diff leaking oil---offside+nearside

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 7,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 7,918 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 7,486 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 7,400 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 7,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

o/s+n/s/f diff sill leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2011 6,513 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 5,245 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 3,859 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 1,641 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 98,724 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 98,724 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 94,947 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 94,947 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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G457 BVS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G457 BVS, 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 G457 BVS registered?

G457 BVS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 21 February 1990.

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The MOT history for G457 BVS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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