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G130 MWN

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,093 mi
Last recorded151,093 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG130 MWN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 151,093 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 141,013 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 141,013 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 132,583 miles

rear brake hose ferulles corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2006 132,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front lower ball joint worn to limits

offside front shock absorber damp

offside tie bar outer ball joint worn to limits

rear brake hose ferulles corroding

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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G130 MWN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G130 MWN, 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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What year was G130 MWN registered?

G130 MWN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 12 June 1990.

Is G130 MWN safe to buy?

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