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G38 RTM

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

176,690 mi
Last recorded176,690 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 RTM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 176,690 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 176,690 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES -- REAR ANTI ROLL BAR MTG'S CORRODED

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 172,123 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 172,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S & O/S/R TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES ,HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME .

Pass 31 Oct 2006 164,908 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 164,908 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CLAMPS & MTG POINTS CORRODED -- †FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED -- †REAR TYRES ON LIMIT -- †SLIGHT PLAY N/S/R MIDDLE TIE BAR JOINT

Pass 12 Oct 2005 161,381 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 161,381 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2005 161,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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G38 RTM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G38 RTM, 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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G38 RTM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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