MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,738 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wings showing signs of corrosion.
nearside front tyre perished inbetween treads.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front propshaft coupling worn
near side rear brake rubbing slightly
off side front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge
off side front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front propshaft coupling worn
near side rear brake rubbing slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine missfiring
near side rear brake rubbing slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side rear brake rubbing slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
propshaft front coupling slightly worn
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
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E716 XYD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E716 XYD, 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 E716 XYD registered?
E716 XYD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 July 1988.
Is E716 XYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for E716 XYD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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