MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,000 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear view mirror damaged not affecting rear view
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G561 XLK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G561 XLK, 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 G561 XLK registered?
G561 XLK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 22 August 1989.
Is G561 XLK safe to buy?
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