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G404 CPH

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,404 mi
Last recorded162,404 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG404 CPH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2009 162,404 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 162,404 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 150,310 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 141,129 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 141,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 130,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G404 CPH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G404 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G404 CPH registered?

G404 CPH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G404 CPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G404 CPH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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