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D250 NFU

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

506,211 mi
Last recorded506,211 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD250 NFU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 506,211 miles

under side of car very corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 506,103 miles

extensive welding carried out under car

Pass 17 Oct 2014 506,053 miles

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

Oil leak

car very rusty underneath,heavily covered in body protection unable to check some areas

Fail 18 Sep 2014 506,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 506,007 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 506,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 505,951 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 505,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 505,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 505,308 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 505,302 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 497,486 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 497,486 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 483,744 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 468,008 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 468,008 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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D250 NFU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D250 NFU, 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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How do I check the history of D250 NFU?

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What year was D250 NFU registered?

D250 NFU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 25 March 1987.

Is D250 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D250 NFU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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