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D661 GYV

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,547 mi
Last recorded160,547 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD661 GYV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2006 160,547 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s/f indicator lence slight damage

oil leak

spare tyre defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

under body cover fitted to front

Fail 20 Jan 2006 160,542 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering

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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D661 GYV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D661 GYV, 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 D661 GYV registered?

D661 GYV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D661 GYV safe to buy?

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