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F363 AEL

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,963 mi
Last recorded114,963 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF363 AEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 114,963 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 114,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 114,963 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 114,963 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 114,963 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 114,963 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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F363 AEL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F363 AEL, 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.

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What year was F363 AEL registered?

F363 AEL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F363 AEL safe to buy?

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