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YMM 103G

1990 Mercedes-benz 280

White Petrol 2797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,751 mi
Last recorded83,751 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 28042,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMM 103G
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,751 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 83,749 miles

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

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,281 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,131 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 83,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,817 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,515 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front floor corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,115 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 80,399 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,122 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 77,751 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,131 miles

underside repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Feb 2009 77,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underseal on ns rear inner arch flaking off, advise cleaning and resealing

Pass 10 Mar 2008 76,478 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 76,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 75,468 miles

slight play at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jan 2006 74,677 miles

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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YMM 103G is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280 in White with a 2,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YMM 103G, 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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What year was YMM 103G registered?

YMM 103G is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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