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G1 KSG

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,081 mi
Last recorded99,081 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 KSG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 99,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 99,077 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 99,075 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable Front Bush (6.1.7 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 99,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/6515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/6515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 98,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 98,532 miles

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 30 Mar 2017 98,532 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 98,532 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 98,532 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,532 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 98,532 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 97,424 miles

Both sides front floorpans corroded but outside of a prescribed area!

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,424 miles

Both sides front floorpans corroded but outside of a prescribed area!

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 97,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 97,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 97,424 miles

Offside Front 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 29 Oct 2008 94,211 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 91,353 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 83,441 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 83,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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G1 KSG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 121,304 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 G1 KSG, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G1 KSG registered?

G1 KSG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 4 April 1991.

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