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G400 CPH

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG400 CPH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2010

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 157,650 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 148,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 148,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 140,448 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise play steering box and steering joints

Pass 1 Jul 2006 133,838 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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G400 CPH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 G400 CPH, 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 G400 CPH registered?

G400 CPH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 20 October 1989.

Is G400 CPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G400 CPH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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