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G100 JNH

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,457 mi
Last recorded140,457 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG100 JNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 140,457 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 140,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside indicator visual telltale not working

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 7 Feb 2008 140,454 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 140,454 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 140,454 miles

LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 21 Dec 2005 139,093 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 139,093 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner top chassis rails starting to corrode

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front engine tray fitted

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

rear brake hose ferrels corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2005 139,073 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front slight play in steering idler

nearside front tyre feathering inner edge

offside rear wheel arch has corrosion

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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G100 JNH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G100 JNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G100 JNH registered?

G100 JNH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 3 October 1989.

Is G100 JNH safe to buy?

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