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E512 HPK

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,174 mi
Last recorded118,174 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE512 HPK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 118,174 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 188,174 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 188,170 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 188,173 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 188,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 178,838 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 178,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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E512 HPK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E512 HPK, 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 E512 HPK registered?

E512 HPK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is E512 HPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E512 HPK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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