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D816 GAV

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Brown Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

214,241 mi
Last recorded214,241 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD816 GAV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2006 214,241 miles

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

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake pad warning wire insecure

Power steering belt perished and cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2006 214,011 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 198,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f brake pad warning wires hanging loose.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 198,078 miles

n/s/f brake pad warning wires hanging loose.

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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D816 GAV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Brown with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 D816 GAV, 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 D816 GAV registered?

D816 GAV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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