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D26 FBK

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,596 mi
Last recorded107,596 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 FBK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 107,596 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle differential seal seeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 107,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 105,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,567 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 105,567 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 105,567 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 15 Mar 2018 105,567 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 105,569 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 105,567 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WHEEL ARCH MARKED YELLOW (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WHEEL ARCH MARKED YELLOW (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint MARKED YELLOW (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 105,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering box (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

bodywork in poor condition and corroded in places

Pass 22 Mar 2016 105,567 miles

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

oil leak

various body panels corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,567 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 105,399 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 105,399 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 105,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 105,399 miles

Coolant leak

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

drivers seat worn

rear diff leacking

Pass 23 Mar 2010 105,399 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 105,399 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 105,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 105,109 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 103,269 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded and leaking gasses

Pass 30 Mar 2006 101,127 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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D26 FBK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 D26 FBK, 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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D26 FBK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 3 February 1987.

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