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R330 GCL

1998 Mercedes-benz 260

Gold Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,544 mi
Last recorded158,544 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 GCL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 158,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner sills rotting away

Nearside Front rack arm slight play

Nearside Rear flexi pipe cracks

Offside Front Inner sills rotting away

Offside Front rack arm slight play

Offside Front tyre signs of perrishuring

Offside Rear flexi pipe cracks

Pass 13 Apr 2017 149,706 miles

Nearside Front flexi brake pipe small cracks

Nearside Rear flexi brake pipe small cracks

Offside Front flexi brake pipe small cracks

Offside Rear flexi brake pipe small cracks

Pass 22 Apr 2016 141,009 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 132,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 123,579 miles

both side front wheel bearings slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2014 123,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both side front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,200 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 103,858 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 96,266 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 87,214 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 79,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 70,325 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 118,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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R330 GCL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 260 in Gold with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R330 GCL, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R330 GCL registered?

R330 GCL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R330 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R330 GCL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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