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G210 TYK

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,638 mi
Last recorded167,638 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG210 TYK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 167,638 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 166,337 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 164,075 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 160,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 158,946 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 158,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 157,179 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 155,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 154,603 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 154,603 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 149,022 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 149,010 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 146,483 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 145,885 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 145,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2013 143,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rubbers perished.

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 22 Mar 2012 140,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 139,029 miles

centre exhaust mounting poor condition. surface corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 137,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 136,434 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 135,433 miles

Surfce corrosion on rear brake pipes & flexy hose ferrules

Pass 28 Mar 2007 132,230 miles

front number plate is in poor condition.

Fail 28 Mar 2007 132,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate is in poor condition.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 131,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 131,674 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.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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G210 TYK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G210 TYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G210 TYK registered?

G210 TYK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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