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4 PYR

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,889 mi
Last recorded40,889 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 PYR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 40,889 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 40,688 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 40,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 39,972 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 39,972 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,481 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 39,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 37,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 37,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 33,324 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 33,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,888 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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4 PYR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 121,304 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 4 PYR, 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 35 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 4 PYR registered?

4 PYR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 May 1991.

Is 4 PYR safe to buy?

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