MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,296 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
as per last sheet
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
chips in windscreen
offside headlamp cracked
offside outer sill starting to corrode in centre
offside rear tyre inner wall starting to perish by wheel rim
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear tyre inner wall perishing
rear exhaust mountings perishing
slight corrosion to offside outer sill
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D159 YCW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Bronze with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 120,574 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 D159 YCW, 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 37 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 D159 YCW registered?
D159 YCW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 June 1989.
Is D159 YCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for D159 YCW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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