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G324 ONE

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,381 mi
Last recorded169,381 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG324 ONE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 May 2010 169,381 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 169,381 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 168,568 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 167,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 166,130 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,492 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 16,492 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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G324 ONE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G324 ONE, 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 G324 ONE registered?

G324 ONE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G324 ONE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G324 ONE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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