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F376 PAC

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,586 mi
Last recorded206,586 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF376 PAC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 206,586 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 206,586 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 206,573 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 206,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 206,268 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 206,268 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 201,781 miles

corrosion near side front floor around chassis rail mount

corrosion near side rear sub-frame front mounting point

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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F376 PAC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue 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 F376 PAC, 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

How do I check the history of F376 PAC?

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What year was F376 PAC registered?

F376 PAC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F376 PAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F376 PAC 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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