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G378 WUD

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

205,994 mi
Last recorded205,994 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG378 WUD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 205,994 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 194,270 miles

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 193,107 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 181,774 miles

Front Front vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 181,591 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 181,300 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 181,233 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 180,738 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED.

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 180,724 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED.

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,023 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked but obscured by tax disc

Pass 17 Feb 2014 179,551 miles

Oil leak from differential

Rear fuel pipe corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 177,761 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 175,301 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 171,981 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 167,884 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 163,233 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 158,287 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 153,062 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 148,377 miles

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

Slight leak from rear diff

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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G378 WUD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 G378 WUD, 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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G378 WUD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 24 April 1990.

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