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D590 UGP

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

239,770 mi
Last recorded239,770 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD590 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 239,770 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 239,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2014 237,533 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 236,944 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 236,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2012 236,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 234,729 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside part off steering system has slight play.Under tray obstructing full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2010 234,017 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s idler arm has slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2009 230,607 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 222,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 212,393 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 212,386 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 194,969 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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D590 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D590 UGP, 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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D590 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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