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G911 MHS

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,201 mi
Last recorded162,201 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG911 MHS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 162,201 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 166,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 158,032 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 158,032 miles

Nearside Front Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexi pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2015 155,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2015 155,773 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 153,015 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 153,015 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 149,869 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 146,663 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 146,614 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 143,611 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 140,551 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 140,495 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 137,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

general undercarriage surface corrosion

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2009 137,120 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

general undercarriage surface corrosion

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2008 133,472 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

corrosion starting at both front wheel arches

slight play in n/s steering idler arm

Fail 9 Jan 2008 133,472 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion starting at both front wheel arches

slight play in n/s steering idler arm

Pass 25 Jan 2007 130,377 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 130,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

corrosion starting on front wheel arches

engine and differential oil leaks

exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded

slight crack on offside headlamp lens

slight wear in nearside steering idler bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2006 126,583 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 126,556 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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G911 MHS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 G911 MHS, 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 G911 MHS registered?

G911 MHS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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