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F189 LRO

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

147,926 mi
Last recorded147,926 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF189 LRO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2006 147,926 miles

Hydrocarbon level after initial test was 1400ppm, reduced to 600ppm after raising idle speed during test, suspect engine wear

O/s handbrake cable outer covering cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 147,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside hand brake cable outer cover cracking

steering box covered in oil

Fail 26 Jun 2006 147,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

offside hand brake cable outer cover spliting

steering box covered in oil

Fail 14 Jun 2006 147,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

screen damaged in a zone within limit

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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F189 LRO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 F189 LRO, 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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What year was F189 LRO registered?

F189 LRO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F189 LRO safe to buy?

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