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GFW 929K

1998 Mercedes-benz 280

Maroon Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

9,902 mi
Last recorded9,902 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 28091,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 929K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 9,902 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 9,902 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 9,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 9,902 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 9,902 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

hand brake light staying on

Pass 5 Dec 2022 9,898 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 9,898 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

hand brake light staying on

Pass 6 Dec 2021 9,898 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 9,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 9,898 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 9,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 9,898 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 9,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak Engine/gearbox ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 9,831 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 9,831 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 9,814 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 9,798 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 9,754 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 9,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 9,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil seepage from steering box

water leaks

Pass 31 Aug 2011 9,537 miles

oil seepage from steering box

water leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2010 9,090 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,821 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 8,645 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 8,451 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 8,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GFW 929K is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280 in Maroon with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 91,390 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 GFW 929K, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GFW 929K registered?

GFW 929K is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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