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G707 NWG

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,810 mi
Last recorded137,810 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG707 NWG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 137,810 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 137,420 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 137,281 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 136,140 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 136,120 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 135,610 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 134,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 132,319 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

front prop shaft dough nut worn

Pass 14 May 2012 126,004 miles

Some wear in both rear anti roll bar links.

Fail 14 May 2012 126,004 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 125,664 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 125,664 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 125,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some binding on o/s/f brake

Fail 15 Jul 2010 124,663 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some binding on o/s/f brake

Pass 2 Jul 2009 124,242 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 124,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 123,632 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 122,024 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 121,058 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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G707 NWG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 G707 NWG, 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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G707 NWG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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