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G287 KOG

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,897 mi
Last recorded113,897 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG287 KOG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 113,897 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 113,894 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 113,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering idler bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2016 113,895 miles

Centre silencer has a slight leak of gases

Pass 12 Jun 2015 113,894 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking

fuel cap rubber seal slight cracks

n/s head light glass has moisture inside

Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,894 miles

front propshaft coupling worn

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s headlight reflector detariorated

o/s rear tyre has slight cracks in outer wall

slight play in steering idler bushes

Pass 11 May 2013 113,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wheel bearings have play

exhaust rubbers splitting and system corroded

o/s rear shock bump stop buffer broken

Fail 1 May 2013 113,894 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wheel bearings have play

exhaust rubbers splitting and system corroded

o/s rear shock bump stop buffer broken

Pass 24 May 2012 113,897 miles

all four tyres 3-4mm

slight corrosion on both front wheel arch's

Fail 21 Sep 2010 113,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre cracking on tred

n/s/r + o/s/r susspension top body mounts corroding

o/s/f head lamp damaged but not affecting beam image

tow bar cap missing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 113,894 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on tred

n/s/r + o/s/r susspension top body mounts corroding

o/s/f head lamp damaged but not affecting beam image

tow bar cap missing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 113,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center exhaust and tail pipe rubber mountings splitting

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2009 113,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear no plate damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2008 113,894 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 113,894 miles

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)

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

brake pad warning lamp coming on when brake pedal pressed

n/s/f tyre outer edge low tread

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Jan 2006 113,894 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 113,894 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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G287 KOG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G287 KOG, 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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G287 KOG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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