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G202 UDL

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,153 mi
Last recorded97,153 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG202 UDL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,153 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,619 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 96,601 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,239 miles

parking brake effort could be better

rear exhaust box rubbers poor

wiper blade poor

Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,183 miles

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

parking brake effort poor

rear exhaust box rubber mounts poor

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,070 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 95,008 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2012 94,425 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 93,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres cracked and perished

both front tyres slightly damaged to outer sidewalls

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

offside rear brake lightly binding

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2011 93,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres cracked and perished

both front tyres slightly damaged to outer sidewalls

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

offside rear brake lightly binding

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,252 miles

both front tyres perished and cracking

both rear tyres perished and cracking

corrosion to nearside floorpan

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 2 May 2009 90,205 miles

Very slight bind to O/S/R

Pass 24 May 2008 88,140 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 83,879 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 83,878 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

crack toosf headlamp glass

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2006 79,306 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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G202 UDL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G202 UDL, 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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G202 UDL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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