MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,914 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre aged
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
N/S/F inner wheel arch rusty
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f inner wing rusty.
N/s/f inner wheel arch getting rusty
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
N/s/f inner wheel arch getting rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre 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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front propshaft u/j badly worn
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?
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G872 YDL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 G872 YDL, 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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G872 YDL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 10 August 1989.
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