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D447 NCS

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Cream Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,343 mi
Last recorded91,343 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD447 NCS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also light side wall fatigue cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer lower sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and light fatigue cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp and small hole lower silencer box rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and sub frames struts steeing gear and rear susp arms and sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 91,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also light side wall fatigue cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer lower sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and light fatigue cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp and small hole lower silencer box rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear outer side light may be fitted as secondary position lights and poss inop benefit to presenter

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and sub frames struts steeing gear and rear susp arms and sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2010 91,206 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 91,063 miles

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

light corrosion around front spring hangers and front lower arms

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 May 2009 91,063 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

light corrosion around front spring hangers and front lower arms

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 May 2008 90,856 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 90,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 90,555 miles

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

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

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

coolant leaking

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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D447 NCS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Cream with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D447 NCS, 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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D447 NCS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 2 March 1987.

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