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D551 CLF

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,642 mi
Last recorded83,642 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD551 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 83,642 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 83,642 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 83,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 83,270 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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D551 CLF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D551 CLF, 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 D551 CLF registered?

D551 CLF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 14 April 1987.

Is D551 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D551 CLF shows 4 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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