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G175 NGK

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,234 mi
Last recorded119,234 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG175 NGK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 119,234 miles

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

front prop u/j worn

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 119,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front door handles stay out and dont let doors secure closed on first closure

drivers seat very stiff to move backwards and forwards

front prop u/j worn

o/s/f brake back plate damaged

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 109,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside front tyre is wearing slightly on the inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Dec 2008 99,133 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 99,133 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 86,892 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 19 Dec 2007 86,892 miles

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

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 6 Oct 2006 70,687 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 70,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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G175 NGK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G175 NGK, 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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G175 NGK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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