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E414 EMO

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,212 mi
Last recorded135,212 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE414 EMO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 135,212 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 133,760 miles

RADIATOR LEAK,RADIATOR CAP,BONNET,N/S/F ELECTRIC WINDOW INOP,SPARE TYRE U/S.FRONT FOGS INOP

RUST STARTING O/S/R SILL

VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING

Pass 24 Nov 2005 133,798 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 133,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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E414 EMO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E414 EMO, 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 E414 EMO registered?

E414 EMO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E414 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E414 EMO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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