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A19 AHX

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

183,289 mi
Last recorded183,289 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 AHX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 183,289 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 182,681 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 178,410 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 178,410 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 174,861 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 170,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 170,727 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 168,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 16,703 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 167,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 165,819 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 165,819 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 163,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

osr lower brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 161,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

the rear diff oil sill is leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2014 154,119 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 142,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 135,747 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 130,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering box leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2011 130,556 miles

steering box leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2010 128,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 126,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 126,478 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 124,346 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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A19 AHX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 124,092 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 A19 AHX, 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 38 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 A19 AHX registered?

A19 AHX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 25 April 1988.

Is A19 AHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 AHX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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