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G720 UWL

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,233 mi
Last recorded97,233 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG720 UWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 97,233 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 94,722 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 91,907 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

corrosion to offside front wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

front wiperblade slight smearing

fuel cap seal slight perished

headlamp aim adjusted on test

nearside front headlamp lense damaged

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2011 91,907 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

corrosion to offside front wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

front wiperblade slight smearing

fuel cap seal slight perished

headlamp aim adjusted on test

nearside front headlamp lense damaged

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 88,501 miles

corrosion of front exhaust pipe at rear of pipe/exhaust blow from pipe

n/s/f headlamp lens chiped

o/s/f tyre perished/cracking/tyre on 1.6mm limit nealy bald on edges of tread (recommend tyre)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,336 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre perished getting low on tread (recommend tyre)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 85,336 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre perished getting low on tread (recommend tyre)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 81,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 76,997 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses end corroided

Pass 18 Jan 2006 72,552 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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G720 UWL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G720 UWL, 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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G720 UWL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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