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Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front slight oil leak from hub
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage siezed (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes under axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head within 30 cm of brake pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes under axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os front outrigger and osr inner sill panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both swivel housings leaking.
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working lamp also broken (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both on rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os front outrigger and osr inner sill panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both on rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both swivel housings leaking.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Axle swivel joint have slight oil leak both
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Axle swivel joint have slight oil leak both
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
power steering fluid leaking from box
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G861 XJM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 46,165 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 G861 XJM, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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G861 XJM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 October 1989.
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