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G48 GVN

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,287 mi
Last recorded139,287 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG48 GVN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 139,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2012 138,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2012 138,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2011 138,081 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 137,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 136,928 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

beam benders fitted

slight power sterring box leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2008 136,253 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2007 135,605 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 135,573 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2006 134,668 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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G48 GVN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G48 GVN, 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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G48 GVN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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