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D157 OTX

1986 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,936 mi
Last recorded182,936 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 260117,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD157 OTX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 182,936 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 180,697 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 180,697 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 180,676 miles

advise wheel arches

advise windscreen

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise n/s rear tyre

advise rear top sills corroded not holed

advise steering rack

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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D157 OTX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 117,630 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 D157 OTX, 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 40 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 D157 OTX registered?

D157 OTX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D157 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D157 OTX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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