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G832 LEG

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,925 mi
Last recorded179,925 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG832 LEG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 179,925 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front n/s ()

coil spring corroded front n/s (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded front o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 174,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 174,497 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 171,373 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

play in n/s/ of steering

Fail 21 Jul 2014 171,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all three rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in n/s of steering system

Pass 5 Jan 2013 167,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no reverse lamps

Fail 28 Jan 2012 159,120 miles

Center exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S Steering idler slight play

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2012 159,120 miles

N/S Steering idler slight play

Oil leak

Center exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 147,856 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 140,771 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 140,771 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 129,698 miles

Exhaust front pipe corroding and getting weak.

Offside front floor panel corroding.

Possible weep from steering damper.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 119,981 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 119,981 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 110,846 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 99,441 miles

n/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/f jacking piont corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2006 99,441 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

All jacking points corroded

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G832 LEG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G832 LEG, 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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G832 LEG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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