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G216 NUX

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

115,833 mi
Last recorded115,833 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG216 NUX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 115,833 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 112,730 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 112,469 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 112,252 miles

All four tyres starting to perish.

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 111,973 miles

All four tyres starting to perish.

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 110,766 miles

surface corrosion to various points on underside including suspension

Pass 30 Aug 2019 108,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,218 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 105,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength see yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,205 miles

Offside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,528 miles

Offside front jacking point slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,825 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,610 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 72,408 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 94,585 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,971 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 67,756 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 64,136 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,161 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 60,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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G216 NUX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G216 NUX, 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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What year was G216 NUX registered?

G216 NUX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G216 NUX safe to buy?

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