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G770 WMG

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Brown Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,849 mi
Last recorded111,849 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG770 WMG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 111,849 miles

Coolant leak (Signs around the radiator) ()

Exhaust back box corroded, slight blow

Offside front tyre damaged sidewall, damaged between tread& worn

Offside rear light lens damaged

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,347 miles

Coolant leak Signs around the radiator ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 110,347 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Signs around the radiator ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 107,417 miles

Coolant leak slight signs from radiator ()

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

slight play on both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Feb 2019 105,174 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake flexi pipe metal ends corroded

both rear drive shaft c/v gaters perished

engine oil leak

slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Feb 2018 102,749 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Engine oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2018 102,749 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 98,039 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside front anti rollbar link has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2015 83,830 miles

n/s rear tyre wall slightly damaged

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge slightly

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Oct 2014 96,303 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs wornj and corroded on inner face

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake pipes greased

slight play on both front wheel bearings

slight play on steering joints

Pass 23 Oct 2013 95,981 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

o/s front tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded cleaned and greased

slight engine oil leak

slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,807 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery inscure

centre seat belt missing

engine oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of ballance

slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Oct 2011 93,829 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 93,136 miles

brake pipe at rear junction slight rusting

engine oil slightly low

object on mirror

off side rear tyre bald band inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2010 93,099 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil slightly low

slight play to off side lower ball joint

Pass 20 Feb 2009 89,360 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 84,911 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 23 Feb 2007 80,839 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 78,518 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

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 WMG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Brown with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WMG, 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 WMG registered?

G770 WMG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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