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G203 HEY

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Brown Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,040 mi
Last recorded74,040 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG203 HEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 74,040 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,060 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 70,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,939 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,841 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,928 miles

all 4 flexible brake hose end ferrules corroding

metal brake pipe feeding o/s rear flexi hose corroding

Fail 16 Feb 2010 58,621 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s headlamp starting to discolour

Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,621 miles

n/s headlamp starting to discolour

Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,556 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 28,447 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 28,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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G203 HEY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Brown with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G203 HEY, 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 G203 HEY registered?

G203 HEY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G203 HEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G203 HEY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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