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G650 VYV

1990 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,676 mi
Last recorded78,676 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 28042,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG650 VYV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 78,676 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 78,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,382 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 78,382 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play IN ALL (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 77,858 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 74,354 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,184 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 71,184 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 68,780 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,565 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,330 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,191 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,063 miles

gearbox oil leak

load sensor rusty

rear diff leaking

slight play o/s/f lower swivel

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,444 miles

h/l deflecters fitted

wear o/s/f tyre

wear rear arm bushes

Fail 6 Apr 2011 51,298 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

headlamp deflecters fitted

wear o/s/f tyre

wear rear arm bushes worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,766 miles

steering damper leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,092 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,205 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 33,636 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 31,439 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 31,431 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

both front brake hoses metal ends corroded

chassis corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding

off side front brake pipe corroded advise replace

under side off vehecle under sealed

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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G650 VYV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G650 VYV, 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 G650 VYV registered?

G650 VYV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G650 VYV safe to buy?

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