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4 TBH

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,690 mi
Last recorded43,690 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 TBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 43,690 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 43,626 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 43,541 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 43,460 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 43,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,296 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 43,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 43,051 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 42,880 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,797 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,660 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,446 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 42,446 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 42,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,447 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 42,446 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 42,446 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 May 2009 42,446 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,174 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 42,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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4 TBH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 TBH, 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 4 TBH registered?

4 TBH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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The MOT history for 4 TBH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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