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G476 SBW

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,762 mi
Last recorded121,762 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG476 SBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 121,762 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 121,762 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 121,762 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 121,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre is cracking

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2009 121,762 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 121,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 121,762 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 121,762 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 117,911 miles

Offside metal brake pipe corroded @ flex hose union.

Removed sat nav brackett from windscreen sweapt area.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 107,236 miles

Near side front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded.

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 SBW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 G476 SBW, 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 SBW registered?

G476 SBW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G476 SBW safe to buy?

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