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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
parking brake may need repairs or adjustment
parking brake may need repairs or adjustment
parking brake may need repairs or adjustment
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
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D834 ALR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 D834 ALR, 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 D834 ALR registered?
D834 ALR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 24 June 1987.
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