MOT Status
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57,624 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
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
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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G892 SGS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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