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D639 SBM

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,443 mi
Last recorded162,443 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD639 SBM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 162,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear main steel pipes rusty advise

Pass 27 Oct 2010 159,450 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 159,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting weak replacement advise

Pass 14 Oct 2009 156,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear main steel brake pipes rusty advise

Pass 22 Oct 2008 152,200 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 138,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 135,337 miles

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

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

offside rear wing very rusty

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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D639 SBM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D639 SBM, 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 D639 SBM registered?

D639 SBM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is D639 SBM safe to buy?

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