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D834 ALR

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

352,822 mi
Last recorded352,822 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD834 ALR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 352,822 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2025 352,570 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2024 342,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 351,338 miles

parking brake may need repairs or adjustment

Pass 19 Apr 2022 348,954 miles

parking brake may need repairs or adjustment

Pass 27 Mar 2021 346,686 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 344,204 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 342,018 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 341,958 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 340,519 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 335,833 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 362,685 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 362,657 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 320,210 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 313,305 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 303,442 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 292,263 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 292,263 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 285,906 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 278,693 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 270,254 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 263,800 miles

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?

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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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.

Is D834 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D834 ALR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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