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478 SFC

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,955 mi
Last recorded74,955 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration478 SFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2016 74,955 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,310 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,049 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 74,036 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 73,558 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 73,497 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,979 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 72,693 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 71,910 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 71,580 miles

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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478 SFC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 478 SFC, 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 478 SFC registered?

478 SFC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is 478 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 478 SFC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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