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1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

170,232 mi
Last recorded170,232 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration34 SG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 170,232 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 170,171 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 169,585 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 167,991 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 167,991 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 166,334 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 164,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 160,805 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 157,027 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 153,991 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 151,699 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 151,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 150,039 miles

both front tires signs of perishing/ more than (7)seven years old

Pass 17 Jun 2013 147,777 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust box, slightly rattling

Pass 15 Jun 2012 144,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 141,589 miles

fog light switch damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2010 138,726 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 138,726 miles

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

fog light switch insecure

nearside and offside rear tyres are low on tread

nearside front wheel has slight play

nearside front wheel has slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2009 134,903 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 128,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s washer jet blocked.

rear fog switch sometimes comes adrift

slight play n/s idler arm and bushes

stone chip in o/s/headlamp glass

Pass 11 Jun 2007 123,270 miles

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

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

fog lamp switch insecure

n/s rear shock absorber slight knock

n/s washer needs resetting

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2006 118,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

PARK BRAKE LOW TO FLOOR.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?

Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
2,796
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 841
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 413
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 403
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 361
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34 SG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 121,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 260 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 34 SG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 260 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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34 SG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 28 June 1991.

Is 34 SG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 34 SG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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