MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,705 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sidewall Cracked
Wheel Trims Fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear side wall cracked
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E847 DMA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 E847 DMA, 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 E847 DMA registered?
E847 DMA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E847 DMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for E847 DMA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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