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G815 WOY

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,052 mi
Last recorded116,052 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG815 WOY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2008 116,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

prop shaft flexy coupling worn

rear number plate deteriorated

windscreen lightly scored

Pass 23 Jun 2007 109,199 miles

rEAR DISCS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

Pass 19 Jul 2006 101,711 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

prop shaft flexy coupling worn

rear diff damp

rear number plate discoloured

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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G815 WOY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G815 WOY, 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 G815 WOY registered?

G815 WOY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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