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G852 WVS

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,451 mi
Last recorded201,451 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG852 WVS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 201,451 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 201,451 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 201,451 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 201,543 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 201,451 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G852 WVS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G852 WVS, 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 G852 WVS registered?

G852 WVS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G852 WVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G852 WVS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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