MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,950 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil weep on rear differential casing
slight play in n/s/f strut mount
rear discs starting to corrode
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (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.
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G488 AFW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 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 G488 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of G488 AFW?
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What year was G488 AFW registered?
G488 AFW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 14 March 1990.
Is G488 AFW safe to buy?
The MOT history for G488 AFW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G488 AFW have outstanding finance?
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