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G770 UHX

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Gold Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,643 mi
Last recorded107,643 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG770 UHX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 107,643 miles

Diff seals leaking

Large oil leak

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 107,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Diff seals leaking

Large oil leak

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 107,642 miles

PADS APPEAR LOW.

oil leak!

Pass 27 May 2009 105,090 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 105,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 100,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 91,378 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 81,666 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 74,337 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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G770 UHX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Gold with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G770 UHX, 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 G770 UHX registered?

G770 UHX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 6 October 1989.

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