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A4 GND

1986 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

244,438 mi
Last recorded244,438 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2005
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 260117,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GND
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2005 244,438 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 244,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A4 GND is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 117,630 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 A4 GND, 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 40 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 A4 GND registered?

A4 GND is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A4 GND safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 GND shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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