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E722 WOL

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,188 mi
Last recorded77,188 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 77,188 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres low to 2mm

Fail 6 Apr 2009 77,188 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres low to 2mm

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,705 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 76,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 76,116 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 75,301 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 75,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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E722 WOL 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 E722 WOL, 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 WOL registered?

E722 WOL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 27 June 1988.

Is E722 WOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E722 WOL 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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