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E100 KRV

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,900 mi
Last recorded166,900 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE100 KRV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 166,900 miles

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

Both feul pipes front to rear slightly coroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 166,900 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Both feul pipes front to rear slightly coroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 166,900 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both feul pipes front to rear slightly coroded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 165,944 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 165,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 163,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake effort low o/s

Fail 12 Nov 2007 163,584 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake effort low o/s

Pass 15 Nov 2006 159,767 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 159,651 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 87,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E100 KRV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 124,092 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 E100 KRV, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E100 KRV registered?

E100 KRV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E100 KRV safe to buy?

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