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D765 OKW

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,128 mi
Last recorded90,128 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD765 OKW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 90,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 89,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine rough running (misfiring)

Pass 21 Nov 2022 88,375 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 88,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 87,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,864 miles

Oil leak from diff pinion seal

Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,948 miles

Front and rear springs corroded.

Front prop shaft bush perished and in very poor condition .

Minor exhaust leak from centre join.

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

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

Oil leak from engine and rear differential.

Fail 12 Oct 2019 83,947 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear springs corroded.

Front prop shaft bush perished and in very poor condition .

Minor exhaust leak from centre join.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak from engine and rear differential.

Pass 27 Oct 2018 82,527 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front propshaft mounting bush in poor condition.

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 21 Oct 2017 79,960 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 76,636 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 75,350 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 74,877 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,359 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 74,106 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 74,082 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 73,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,334 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 70,263 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 70,249 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Dec 2008 68,704 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 68,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,709 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 66,083 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Prop shaft front mount has excessive play

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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D765 OKW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D765 OKW, 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 D765 OKW registered?

D765 OKW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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The MOT history for D765 OKW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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