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G260 TBW

1989 Mercedes Ambulance

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,985 mi
Last recorded30,985 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG260 TBW
MakeMercedes
ModelAmbulance
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2009 30,985 miles

Advise hazard warning light switch condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,985 miles

Advise hazard warning light switch condition

Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,328 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 30,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ambulance?

Based on 2,964 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
23,772
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Registration plate lamp not working 23
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 16
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16
Brake pipe excessively corroded 13
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G260 TBW is a 1989 Mercedes Ambulance in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Ambulance fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G260 TBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ambulance typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes Ambulance is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G260 TBW registered?

G260 TBW is a 1989 Mercedes Ambulance, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G260 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G260 TBW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G260 TBW have outstanding finance?

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