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G153 OKW

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Cream Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,727 mi
Last recorded126,727 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 OKW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 126,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside front wings slightly corroded but not holed.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 117,399 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 117,382 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 110,957 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 105,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 99,875 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 99,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 96,664 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 93,759 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 93,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 89,104 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,171 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 66,547 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,257 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 60,708 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 56,448 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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G153 OKW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Cream with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G153 OKW, 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 G153 OKW registered?

G153 OKW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 14 June 1990.

Is G153 OKW safe to buy?

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