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G550 YMG

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,096 mi
Last recorded33,096 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG550 YMG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 33,096 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 31,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 29,217 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 27,791 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 27,489 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 27,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective not attached to lamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 26,315 miles

vechicle covered in underseal,underneath

Pass 17 Mar 2020 25,366 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 25,366 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,204 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2017 23,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,527 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 22,752 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 22,111 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,111 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,528 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 21,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 19,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 May 2012 19,576 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 19,572 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

offside front tyre slight perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,636 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,477 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 9,460 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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G550 YMG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G550 YMG, 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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What year was G550 YMG registered?

G550 YMG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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