MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak
gearbox oil leak
load sensor rusty
rear diff leaking
slight play o/s/f lower swivel
underside heavily undersealed
h/l deflecters fitted
wear o/s/f tyre
wear rear arm bushes
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
headlamp deflecters fitted
wear o/s/f tyre
wear rear arm bushes worn
steering damper leaking
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.
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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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G650 VYV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is G650 VYV safe to buy?
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