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G567 XHK

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,854 mi
Last recorded105,854 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG567 XHK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 105,854 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise corrosion to body

Pass 5 Apr 2017 105,844 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 105,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f head lamp damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2012 105,600 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 104,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 102,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2009 98,960 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 95,958 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 93,197 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode. †center exhaust getting thin.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 90,709 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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G567 XHK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G567 XHK, 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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G567 XHK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 14 August 1989.

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