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G948 JHB

1990 Mercedes-benz 280

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

26,092 mi
Last recorded26,092 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 28042,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG948 JHB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc
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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 26,092 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 26,090 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on wheel on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 25,958 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 25,172 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 25,169 miles

Braking system leaking Both rear (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped At hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped At hose x2 clips (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working X2 clips (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering arm ball joint split pin missing

Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,989 miles

corrosion on body

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,989 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 24,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 249,896 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 24,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 24,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,699 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 24,699 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

bodywork has surface rust in places

both front hubs damp

ext. system starting to rust in places

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general play in steering linkage

general wear and surface rust on discs

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

metal cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

metal fuel pipes rusting

o/s/f hub area covered in brake fluid

rearmost seats folded away

rust holes in non load bearing panels

slight play in both front hub/wheel brgs

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 29 Nov 2011 24,542 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

corrosion holes in both front wheel arches

corrosion on both sills

fluid leak from both front steering knuckles

front brake discs corroded

general underside corrosion

rear arches have corrosion spots

Fail 24 Nov 2011 24,542 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

centre exhaust mount broken

corrosion holes in both front wheel arches

corrosion on both sills

fluid leak from both front steering knuckles

front brake discs corroded

general underside corrosion

rear arches have corrosion spots

Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,503 miles

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

corrosion on edges of front brake discs.

general corrosion on brake pipes.

play in front hub bearings.

small corrosion hole in both front wheel arches.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 24,503 miles

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

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

corrosion on edges of front brake discs.

general corrosion on brake pipes.

play in front hub bearings.

small corrosion hole in both front wheel arches.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,604 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front hub seals leaking

rear brakes imbalenced

Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,884 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 20,862 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 20,828 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,127 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 13,114 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

0/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON IN NER EDGE

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,200 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 10,200 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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G948 JHB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 42,460 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 G948 JHB, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G948 JHB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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