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D45 SAK

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,621 mi
Last recorded132,621 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 132,621 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 132,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 118,640 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 118,640 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 SAK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D45 SAK, 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 SAK registered?

D45 SAK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D45 SAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D45 SAK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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