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G923 BVS

1989 Mercedes-benz 280

Grey Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,216 mi
Last recorded41,216 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 28046,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG923 BVS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 41,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple points on the exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill/outrigger within 30cm of fixing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill/outrigger within 30 cm of fixing

Offside 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 outer sill within 30cm of fixing

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 41,215 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple points on the exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill/outrigger within 30cm of fixing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill/outrigger within 30 cm of fixing

Offside 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 outer sill within 30cm of fixing

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 41,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front front body mounting inner sill corrosion within 30cm of fixing

Offside Rear mounting inner sill corrosion within 30cm of fixing

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 41,025 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front front body mounting inner sill corrosion within 30cm of fixing

Offside Rear mounting inner sill corrosion within 30cm of fixing

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 40,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 40,339 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 40,104 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 40,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 39,928 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 39,915 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 39,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,494 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,260 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 39,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,011 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 38,750 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 38,750 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,469 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 38,467 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,899 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 37,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 35,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,878 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,728 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,441 miles

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

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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G923 BVS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Grey with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 G923 BVS, 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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What year was G923 BVS registered?

G923 BVS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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