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D68 YPH

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,077 mi
Last recorded172,077 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD68 YPH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 172,077 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 172,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 172,048 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sub frame mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both outer sills are corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear wheel arches are corrodded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 170,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 168,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 167,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 164,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 162,471 miles

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

all front suspension rubbers perised

Pass 23 Nov 2016 160,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 157,878 miles

car has general blistering and corrosion

centre exhaust box is corroded

diff mounting bushes are weak

engine is leaking oil

front antiroll bar bushes are worn

front tyres are worn on the edges

gearbox is leaking oil

near side headlamp is chipped

rear brake pipes are corroded

rear exhaust box has a mount missing

wiper blade is split

Fail 16 Dec 2015 157,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

car has general blistering and corrosion

centre exhaust box is corroded

diff mounting bushes are weak

engine is leaking oil

front antiroll bar bushes are worn

front tyres are worn on the edges

gearbox is leaking oil

near side headlamp is chipped

rear brake pipes are corroded

rear exhaust box has a mount missing

wiper blade is split

Pass 17 Dec 2014 155,272 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 152,804 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 150,575 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 148,117 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 145,608 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 143,353 miles

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

advanced corrosion on body work near rear sub frame fixing points both sides

brake pipes both sides rear corroding

hand brake cable nearside corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2009 143,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

advanced corrosion on body work near rear sub frame fixing points both sides

brake pipes both sides rear corroding

hand brake cable nearside corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2008 139,918 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 139,910 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 137,160 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 134,315 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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D68 YPH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D68 YPH, 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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D68 YPH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 15 January 1987.

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