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G494 KWE

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Brown Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,182 mi
Last recorded122,182 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 KWE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 122,182 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 108,875 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 108,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 101,730 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 101,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 97,759 miles

both number plates slightly deterioated

Pass 24 Nov 2008 92,058 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 91,620 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 87,283 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 83,940 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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G494 KWE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Brown with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G494 KWE, 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 G494 KWE registered?

G494 KWE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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