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G450 NGP

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,282 mi
Last recorded130,282 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG450 NGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 130,282 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 129,967 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,125 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 126,620 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (Wishbone Mounting Area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody Components Corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,624 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 126,624 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2015 125,306 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 125,301 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 112,820 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 112,819 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 103,786 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 96,705 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 96,705 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 89,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2010 84,229 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 84,228 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 79,166 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 73,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 58,468 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 58,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 53,027 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 46,557 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) 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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G450 NGP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G450 NGP, 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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G450 NGP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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