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G804 SGW

1990 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,061 mi
Last recorded55,061 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 28042,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG804 SGW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 55,061 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2025 53,462 miles

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

Front Washers poor

Most dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Slight play in tractor joint

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Feb 2024 51,005 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 50,668 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 50,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 49,180 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,805 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 48,805 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 47,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 46,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,032 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 44,530 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 142,501 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,225 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 41,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,141 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 40,120 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 38,548 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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G804 SGW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G804 SGW, 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 G804 SGW registered?

G804 SGW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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