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6524 AW

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,645 mi
Last recorded96,645 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6524 AW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 96,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 96,389 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 95,905 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 95,499 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 95,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight play in anti roll bar bush

Offside Front Outer slight play in anti roll bar bush

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 94,794 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 94,506 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,368 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 94,368 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 94,368 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 93,802 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 93,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,552 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,750 miles

Rear differtial leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 90,662 miles

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,079 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 88,496 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 88,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 87,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 85,706 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 84,020 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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6524 AW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 6524 AW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 6524 AW registered?

6524 AW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is 6524 AW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6524 AW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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