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E149 AGJ

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,606 mi
Last recorded186,606 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 AGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 186,606 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 174,608 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 174,573 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 174,431 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 174,412 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E149 AGJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E149 AGJ, 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.

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What year was E149 AGJ registered?

E149 AGJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E149 AGJ safe to buy?

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