MOT Status
ValidMileage
48,801 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
note low effort to o/s parking brake
Front suspension arm ball joint gaiters perishing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Front suspension arm ball joint gaiters perishing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake pipes corroding
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G986 TAU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 G986 TAU, 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 G986 TAU registered?
G986 TAU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is G986 TAU safe to buy?
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