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G627 TKJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,469 mi
Last recorded116,469 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG627 TKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 116,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 114,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 113,582 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 107,401 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 102,830 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,932 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 98,932 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 98,051 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 98,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,346 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 95,345 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 91,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 91,926 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 87,511 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 87,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 87,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 87,396 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 87,390 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 87,390 miles

diff oil leak

slight wear brake pedal rubber

Pass 2 Jun 2006 87,390 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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G627 TKJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 G627 TKJ, 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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G627 TKJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 17 May 1990.

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