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G430 KOB

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,318 mi
Last recorded51,318 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG430 KOB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 51,318 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,884 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 50,878 miles

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

Condensation in nearside headlight

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Some fuel pipes corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2009 48,854 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,520 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,821 miles

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

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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G430 KOB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G430 KOB, 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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What year was G430 KOB registered?

G430 KOB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 26 February 1990.

Is G430 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G430 KOB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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