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G453 SGO

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,285 mi
Last recorded91,285 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG453 SGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust very rusty

prop-shaft front coupling worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,526 miles

advanced wear in offside front power ball joint

exhaust very rusty

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 May 2010 85,198 miles

front prop-shaft joint has advanced wear

Pass 1 Jun 2009 78,466 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 May 2008 68,776 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 65,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 62,982 miles

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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G453 SGO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G453 SGO, 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 G453 SGO registered?

G453 SGO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 12 October 1989.

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