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G467 JCY

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Gold Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,974 mi
Last recorded84,974 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG467 JCY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,974 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 81,993 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 79,028 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 72,285 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 68,492 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 67,479 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 61,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 57,637 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,908 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 51,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 51,393 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 51,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,358 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,752 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 50,601 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 49,886 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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G467 JCY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Gold with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G467 JCY, 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 G467 JCY registered?

G467 JCY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 8 November 1989.

Is G467 JCY safe to buy?

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