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E363 ODF

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,654 mi
Last recorded77,654 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE363 ODF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,654 miles

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

Off side rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 77,654 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 77,654 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 77,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 77,654 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 77,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 77,654 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 77,655 miles

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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E363 ODF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E363 ODF, 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 E363 ODF registered?

E363 ODF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 14 March 1988.

Is E363 ODF safe to buy?

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