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E527 NMU

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,103 mi
Last recorded68,103 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE527 NMU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 68,103 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 67,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 67,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2019 60,091 miles
Fail 24 May 2019

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,809 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,700 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,928 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,750 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,268 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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E527 NMU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E527 NMU, 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 E527 NMU registered?

E527 NMU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 5 May 1988.

Is E527 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E527 NMU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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