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BS 7157

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Brown Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,275 mi
Last recorded223,275 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 7157
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 223,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 223,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 222,993 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 220,648 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 217,025 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 212,868 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 207,560 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 203,289 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 197,485 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear wheel arches rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 192,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 186,733 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 180,924 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 174,756 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch slightly rusty

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 5 May 2009 174,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear wheel arch slightly rusty

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 17 May 2008 166,751 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 166,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 159,033 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 159,033 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 May 2006 151,405 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 151,405 miles

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

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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BS 7157 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Brown with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BS 7157, 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 BS 7157 registered?

BS 7157 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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