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B40 MAD

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,869 mi
Last recorded125,869 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB40 MAD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2019 125,869 miles

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

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

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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B40 MAD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 114,049 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 B40 MAD, 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 39 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 B40 MAD registered?

B40 MAD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is B40 MAD safe to buy?

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