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BNZ 2776

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,343 mi
Last recorded72,343 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 2776
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 72,343 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 72,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 72,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 71,522 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 69,036 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 66,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 62,755 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,695 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,048 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,935 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 52,935 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,602 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,257 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 52,257 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,046 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 52,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Mar 2011 47,952 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 47,952 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,951 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,718 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,517 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 38,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 28,184 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 28,184 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion to offside front wing

nearside headlamp cracked

offside door mirror cracked

propshaft front rubber coupling cracking up

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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BNZ 2776 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BNZ 2776, 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

How do I check the history of BNZ 2776?

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What year was BNZ 2776 registered?

BNZ 2776 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 8 November 1988.

Is BNZ 2776 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 2776 shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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