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D678 HBP

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,757 mi
Last recorded68,757 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD678 HBP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 68,757 miles

brake advisories: RBT park brake efficiency: 23%

nearside & offside outer front sills (jacking points) corroded NOT a prescibed area

offside rear rim damaged

parking brake travel long

Fail 13 May 2010 68,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside & offside outer front sills (jacking points) corroded NOT a prescibed area

offside rear rim damaged

parking brake travel long

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,061 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 61,403 miles

1956515 tyres fitted to the rear and 1956015 tyres fitted to the front

brake pipes corroding

o/s/r has a slight brake bind

slight play in front steering link bar

Pass 11 Dec 2006 60,965 miles

see original vt32

Fail 11 Dec 2006 60,965 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1956515v fitted to rear and 1956015v fitted to front of vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2005 60,534 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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D678 HBP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D678 HBP, 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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D678 HBP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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