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G848 KKY

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,081 mi
Last recorded81,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG848 KKY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 81,081 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 77,999 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 74,387 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 74,341 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,952 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,294 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 67,294 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,862 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 60,308 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 57,032 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 57,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

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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G848 KKY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G848 KKY, 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 G848 KKY registered?

G848 KKY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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