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G866 ALM

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,710 mi
Last recorded113,710 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG866 ALM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2011 113,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 106,764 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 99,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 95,934 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 90,834 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 86,646 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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G866 ALM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G866 ALM, 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 G866 ALM registered?

G866 ALM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 15 February 1990.

Is G866 ALM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G866 ALM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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