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G655 VPV

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,300 mi
Last recorded113,300 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG655 VPV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 113,300 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 113,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 113,252 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 113,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 113,235 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 112,149 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 110,620 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 110,615 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 107,201 miles

plastic outer-sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2015 107,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

plastic outer-sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,066 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 101,213 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 99,037 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 97,349 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 93,636 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 88,085 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 85,045 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 82,036 miles

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.

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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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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