MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,455 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake pipes have been greased not allowing full inspection
exhaust middle section beginning to corrode
fog light switch loose
front brake pads on limits
hole in n/s/f floor [not in pre-scribed area]
n/s/r lamp cracked
n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit
o/s/f indicator lens cracked
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
rear brake pads getting low
rear no. plate beginning to perish
slight corrosion on rear brake discs
slight play in n/s/f seat runners
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F489 GNT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 120,574 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 260 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F489 GNT, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F489 GNT registered?
F489 GNT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 13 March 1989.
Is F489 GNT safe to buy?
The MOT history for F489 GNT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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