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F302 OYO

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,960 mi
Last recorded169,960 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF302 OYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 169,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 161,194 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2007 160,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking on side walls and on tread

Pass 20 Apr 2007 160,665 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 160,665 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bullet hole in nearside headlight glass

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 16 Mar 2006 159,752 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 159,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust section has pin holes. †

windscreen damaged outside swept area larger than 40mm.

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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F302 OYO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F302 OYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F302 OYO registered?

F302 OYO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 2 August 1988.

Is F302 OYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F302 OYO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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