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G101 KGO

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,596 mi
Last recorded124,596 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 KGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 124,596 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 122,040 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 117,059 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 117,055 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

discs worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 116,722 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 115,066 miles

auxilary drive belt slightly worn

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Apr 2008 113,021 miles

engine leaking oil

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2007 111,813 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 111,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 110,674 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 110,674 miles

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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G101 KGO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G101 KGO, 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 G101 KGO registered?

G101 KGO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G101 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G101 KGO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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