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D164 RGF

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,136 mi
Last recorded131,136 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD164 RGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 131,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery insecure

corrosion near abs unit

nearside front top suspension mount perished

offside front top suspension mount perished

Fail 26 Jan 2012 131,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

corrosion near abs unit

nearside front top suspension mount perished

offside front top suspension mount perished

Pass 24 Jan 2011 129,507 miles

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

corrosin front offside sill and rear nearside wheel arch/sill

Fail 24 Jan 2011 129,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosin front offside sill and rear nearside wheel arch/sill

Pass 27 Jan 2010 128,459 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 128,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2009 127,029 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 127,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 126,418 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 125,106 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 122,570 miles

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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D164 RGF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 D164 RGF, 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 D164 RGF registered?

D164 RGF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 5 February 1987.

Is D164 RGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D164 RGF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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