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G272 KEX

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,114 mi
Last recorded165,114 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG272 KEX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 165,114 miles

Both front tyres have abnormal wear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 15 Sep 2017 164,451 miles

Front and rear brake disk's corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 17 Oct 2016 163,946 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 163,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 163,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to fully inspect brakes

Pass 22 Jun 2015 163,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear light cluster fading

Oil leak

Rear number plate fading

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Pass 23 Jun 2014 162,906 miles

handbrake only just met limit

Pass 3 Jul 2013 161,040 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear light cluster fading

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 158,505 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 158,490 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 156,591 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 153,745 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 153,745 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 147,737 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 145,500 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 138,119 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 135,004 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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G272 KEX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G272 KEX, 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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G272 KEX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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