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G867 YLP

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,555 mi
Last recorded79,555 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG867 YLP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2026 79,555 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front flitch and front inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 78,533 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front accident damage

Offside flitch slight corrosion

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated slight damage (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 78,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside flitch corroded been plated over top

damage to o/s/f flitch / chassis

front cross member slight corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2024 78,006 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

damage to o/s/f flitch / chassis

front cross member slight corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2023 77,079 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 76,362 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,696 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 75,688 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear centre rear lap belt not checked

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 75,137 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,376 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,813 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,713 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 70,509 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,386 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,195 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,952 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,810 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 64,297 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,981 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,816 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,080 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,505 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,363 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2005 51,567 miles

oil leak

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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G867 YLP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G867 YLP, 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 G867 YLP registered?

G867 YLP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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