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A8 TNO

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

215,852 mi
Last recorded215,852 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TNO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 215,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 211,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 209,873 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all suspention bush worn/ slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 209,871 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S + O/F slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 209,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 207,934 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 207,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 199,618 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 199,598 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded three rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 182,148 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wing corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 162,896 miles

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

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

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2014 152,226 miles

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

exhaust system mounting rubbers deteriorated

nearside and offside headlamps slightly reduced output

nearside and offside rear brake flexi-hose unions corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 152,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust system mounting rubbers deteriorated

nearside and offside headlamps slightly reduced output

nearside and offside rear brake flexi-hose unions corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2013 151,367 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 148,600 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 142,987 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 134,565 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 124,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 124,501 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 113,570 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 113,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 104,300 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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A8 TNO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 TNO, 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 A8 TNO registered?

A8 TNO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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