MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,300 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Diff leaking oil
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Plastic coverings on outer sills preventing thorough examination
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE DOWN TO PLYS (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play FROM STEERING BOX DROP ARM LEADING TO NEARSIDE IDLER ARM (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
plastic outer-sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
plastic outer-sill covers fitted
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
engine under cover fitted
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
sill covers fitted
spare tyre flat
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small cut in the offside rear tyre outter wall
wiper blade worn
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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G655 VPV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 G655 VPV, 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 G655 VPV registered?
G655 VPV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G655 VPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for G655 VPV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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