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D45 MEC

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,806 mi
Last recorded144,806 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD45 MEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 144,806 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 143,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 142,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 141,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 140,263 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 139,012 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 137,324 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 134,657 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 133,300 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 130,235 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 128,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 127,524 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 127,518 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 126,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 126,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 122,476 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 122,476 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

nearside mirror deteriorating slight damage to offside mirror glass front number plate deteriorating brake fluid very dirty nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 2 Mar 2007 118,403 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 118,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 116,923 miles

ABS warning lamp sequence correct but lamp illuminates on roadtest

Fail 23 Feb 2006 116,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

abs light reported on but not found on test

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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D45 MEC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D45 MEC, 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 D45 MEC registered?

D45 MEC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 9 March 1987.

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The MOT history for D45 MEC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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