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F205 BNY

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,555 mi
Last recorded200,555 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF205 BNY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 200,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish

general under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2010

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle front suspension bushes are deterating

Pass 26 Jun 2009 200,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 200,261 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 200,014 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 May 2006 197,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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F205 BNY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F205 BNY, 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 F205 BNY registered?

F205 BNY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 19 January 1989.

Is F205 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F205 BNY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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