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G827 YRX

1990 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,052 mi
Last recorded31,052 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 28042,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG827 YRX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 31,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

general corrosion on suspension and underside

Pass 11 Sep 2024 30,059 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

os and ns inner sills corroded

suspension componants corroded front and rear

Pass 21 Sep 2023 29,601 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 29,438 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 29,229 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 29,088 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,970 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 26,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 24,992 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 23,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,083 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 17,831 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 17,831 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fluid leaks from both sides rear Back Plates

Fail 23 Feb 2012 14,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front hub seals leaking

both rear brake back plates wet

Pass 23 Feb 2012 14,400 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front hub seals leaking

both rear brake back plates wet

Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,214 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 12,201 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

nearside front swivel housing has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 8,564 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,692 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight corrosion on pipes to hyd diff lock

Fail 5 Jul 2008 6,692 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 May 2008 6,691 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 1,287 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight oil leak at nearside tractor joint seal

Fail 27 Sep 2005 95,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 95,480 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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G827 YRX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G827 YRX, 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 G827 YRX registered?

G827 YRX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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