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G68 BLJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,116 mi
Last recorded27,116 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 27,116 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 27,116 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 26,415 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking. From the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 25,708 miles

Advise rust at n/s/r inner wing

Advise rust at o/s/r inner wing

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 20,910 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 20,742 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 19,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "age" cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear wing and light cluster damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2018 18,778 miles

Nearside Rear age cracks

Fail 27 Feb 2018 18,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracks in sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear age cracks

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 17,796 miles

Both rear tyres have "age" cracks in tread and sidewalls

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,979 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside headlamp signs of water ingress

Rear tyres have "age" cracks

Pass 18 Feb 2015 13,855 miles

Both rear tyres have small "age" cracks in tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 13,855 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres have small "age" cracks in tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

sign of water ingress in offside headlamp

Pass 10 Feb 2014 11,810 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 10,137 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 8,317 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 6,533 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 4,862 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 4,862 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 2,254 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 2,181 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 118,140 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 112,832 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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G68 BLJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G68 BLJ, 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 G68 BLJ registered?

G68 BLJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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