CarVerify

Free Car Check

G892 SGS

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2746cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

57,624 mi
Last recorded57,624 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG892 SGS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 57,624 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 57,537 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 57,486 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 57,435 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 57,288 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,101 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 57,101 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 56,971 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,564 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,884 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 50,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,970 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 49,965 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,004 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 48,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,305 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

bonnet cach cable damaged

rear door lock deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2011 47,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

bonnet cach cable damaged

rear door lock deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2011 47,298 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,580 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 41,968 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,674 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 36,313 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,560 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 30,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,614 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 24,614 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 19,457 miles

brake warning light flickers

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

centre number plate light not work

oil leak

rear flexi brake pipes slightly worn

slight smoke from exhaust

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
Full Mercedes-benz 280 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G892 SGS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 G892 SGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G892 SGS?

You can check the full history of G892 SGS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G892 SGS registered?

G892 SGS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G892 SGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G892 SGS shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G892 SGS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G892 SGS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.