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G125 TGA

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,019 mi
Last recorded118,019 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG125 TGA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 118,019 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 118,019 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 117,982 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front bumper insecure bot sides

major suspenion joints have been undersealed

Fail 11 May 2016 117,982 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front bumper insecure bot sides

major suspenion joints have been undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2015 116,604 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 116,604 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 115,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 115,607 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 113,803 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 112,073 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 110,088 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 110,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 108,150 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 105,779 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 105,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 102,298 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 102,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 98,891 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 93,147 miles

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

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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G125 TGA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 116,023 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 G125 TGA, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G125 TGA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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