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D460 HFX

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,420 mi
Last recorded94,420 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD460 HFX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,420 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 94,420 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 93,608 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 92,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 92,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 89,891 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 87,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 83,674 miles

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

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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D460 HFX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green 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 D460 HFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D460 HFX registered?

D460 HFX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D460 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D460 HFX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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