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G413 CJT

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Brown Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,847 mi
Last recorded142,847 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG413 CJT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 142,847 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 139,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion o/s front jacking point,not excessive.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 139,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion o/s front jacking point,not excessive.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 139,534 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 139,534 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 135,691 miles

engine oil staining on engine underside

front brake pads low

rear coil springs corroded

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Jan 2009 130,534 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 130,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 124,219 miles

nearside front floor corroded out of area

offside front floor corroded out of area

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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G413 CJT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Brown with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G413 CJT, 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 G413 CJT registered?

G413 CJT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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