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G773 TRC

1990 Mercedes-benz 280

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

10,206 mi
Last recorded10,206 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 28042,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG773 TRC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 10,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi rubbing on prop shaft

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 10,203 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi rubbing prop

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 10,178 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached shows signs of coming apart when weight taken off wheels (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod on dag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end on drop arm of steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front exhaust flexible rubbing on front prop shaft

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noisy exhaust system

Pass 5 Aug 2020 7,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both spanner arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 7,734 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire by tank when engine running (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both spanner arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 6,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both spanner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 6,451 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both spanner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing on manifold (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both brakes binding

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 5,121 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 3,155 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 1,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 87 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 87 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,937 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,069 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 97,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,968 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,971 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 89,998 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 89,995 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 87,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2009 87,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsf door mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2008 83,201 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 82,169 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 80,772 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 80,772 miles

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

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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G773 TRC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 G773 TRC, 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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G773 TRC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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