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E722 OMH

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,066 mi
Last recorded162,066 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE722 OMH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 162,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 161,851 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 161,510 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 161,049 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 161,049 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 160,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 105,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,303 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 105,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,875 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 103,875 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 103,300 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 102,594 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 100,405 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 100,403 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 99,856 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 99,856 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 98,750 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 98,750 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 94,025 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 94,025 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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E722 OMH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E722 OMH, 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 E722 OMH registered?

E722 OMH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 11 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E722 OMH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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