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G805 EWC

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,048 mi
Last recorded104,048 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG805 EWC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,048 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 103,987 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 103,621 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2013 103,593 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 102,634 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2011 102,435 miles

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

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

Offside front and nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2010 101,992 miles

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

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

Rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jul 2009 102,633 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 102,637 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 10,262 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 102,632 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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G805 EWC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G805 EWC, 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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What year was G805 EWC registered?

G805 EWC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 18 July 1990.

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