MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Horn Inop
Horn weak
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Horn Inop
Horn weak
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust system heavily corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front brake discs corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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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G999 ERP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 G999 ERP, 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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G999 ERP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 17 August 1989.
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