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G476 AFW

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Beige Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,281 mi
Last recorded120,281 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG476 AFW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 120,281 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front OSF sill repaired and covered in underseal

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 120,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 119,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 119,897 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 118,998 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 118,033 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 116,920 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 116,751 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 115,883 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 114,505 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 113,539 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,750 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,400 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 108,245 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 108,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 105,703 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,448 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 100,791 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 97,849 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 95,043 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 91,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 88,030 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 84,256 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 84,256 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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G476 AFW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Beige with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G476 AFW, 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 G476 AFW registered?

G476 AFW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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