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G441 XPM

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,365 mi
Last recorded70,365 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG441 XPM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 70,365 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,319 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R+O/S/R (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 68,351 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 66,248 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 66,248 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 62,315 miles

Center exhaust box mounting broken

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

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

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

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

Propshaft doughnat

Fail 17 Feb 2011 58,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,090 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,902 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 43,638 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 39,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 34,927 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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G441 XPM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G441 XPM, 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 G441 XPM registered?

G441 XPM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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