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G277 OKY

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,285 mi
Last recorded117,285 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG277 OKY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 117,285 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 114,809 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 114,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 112,722 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 112,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 110,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 May 2008 110,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 107,274 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 107,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 3 May 2006 103,343 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 102,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

advise o/s front seat belt slightly frayed.advise o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge on2.5mm.advise rear section of main feed brake pipe slightly corroded.

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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G277 OKY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G277 OKY, 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 G277 OKY registered?

G277 OKY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G277 OKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G277 OKY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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