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F359 HGF

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,731 mi
Last recorded157,731 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF359 HGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2012 157,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 157,731 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 157,730 miles

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

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

RUSTING TO REAR WHEEL ARCHS AND OFFSIDE FRONT WING + JACKING POINTS RUSTING

Fail 29 Sep 2011 157,730 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

RUSTING TO REAR WHEEL ARCHS AND OFFSIDE FRONT WING + JACKING POINTS RUSTING

Pass 1 Apr 2010 157,726 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 157,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 155,400 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 155,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 152,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

dampness around piower steering box

heavy rust nearside front wheel arch

slight distortion nearside rear brake

slight play steering joints

transmission pipe to radiator wet

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2008 152,485 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

dampness around piower steering box

heavy rust nearside front wheel arch

slight distortion nearside rear brake

slight play steering joints

slight smearing wiper blade

transmission pipe to radiator wet

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2007 147,386 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 141,859 miles

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

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

slight dampness power steering box

slight distortion rear brakes

slight play steering joints

slight rust both outer sills and both nearside wheel arches

stonechip offside headlight

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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F359 HGF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 F359 HGF, 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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F359 HGF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 17 April 1989.

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