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D560 CRP

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Brown Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,834 mi
Last recorded186,834 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD560 CRP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2009 186,834 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S FRONT FLOOR PAN HOLED

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHS HOLED AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY LOW

BOTH REAR VALVE STEMS PERISHING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING BOX

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

N/S FRONT OUTER SILL AT JACKING POINT

N/S REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

Pass 9 Feb 2008 182,945 miles

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA MUST BE PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT TEST

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside & nearside front discs & pads worn

offside & nearside rear pads worn low

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2008 182,939 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA MUST BE PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT TEST

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside & nearside front discs & pads worn

offside & nearside rear pads worn low

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Jan 2007 177,519 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 177,519 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 168,558 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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D560 CRP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Brown with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D560 CRP, 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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D560 CRP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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