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F391 KPN

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Cream Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,073 mi
Last recorded81,073 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF391 KPN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre outer edge close to limit

o/s/r and o/s/f wheelarches slight corrosion

o/s/r sill stepslight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre outer edge close to limit

o/s/r and o/s/f wheelarches slight corrosion

o/s/r sill stepslight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,078 miles

o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,307 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,383 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,889 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 40,889 miles

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

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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F391 KPN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Cream with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F391 KPN, 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 F391 KPN registered?

F391 KPN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F391 KPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F391 KPN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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