MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/front wing and both rear arches corroded
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Spare tyre defective
both rear chassis rail near suspension in wheel arches corroded
front tyres low on edges
o/s/r hand brake cable deteriorated
steering box drop arm damp with fluid
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Spare tyre defective
both rear chassis rail near suspension in wheel arches corroded
front tyres low on edges
o/s/r hand brake cable deteriorated
steering box drop arm damp with fluid
Metal brake pipe going over fuel tank corroding
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G772 HEW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Brown with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G772 HEW, 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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G772 HEW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G772 HEW safe to buy?
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