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F170 HKO

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,239 mi
Last recorded104,239 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF170 HKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 104,239 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 104,239 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 104,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 103,431 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 102,235 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 102,133 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 102,081 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 101,806 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,156 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 100,307 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 100,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 100,063 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,234 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 99,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,681 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 96,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 95,091 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 92,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,837 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,170 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,369 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 83,516 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,561 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 75,652 miles

slight rusting on both front metal brake pipes † †slight cracking in centre propshaft coupling

Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,076 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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F170 HKO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 120,574 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 F170 HKO, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F170 HKO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 3 July 1989.

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