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F448 PNC

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Cream Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,072 mi
Last recorded154,072 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF448 PNC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 154,072 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 151,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 149,398 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 149,391 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 149,390 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 143,763 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 139,409 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 125,611 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 124,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 116,477 miles

Oil leak from engine

Slight oil leak from rear dif

Pass 28 Jul 2011 110,176 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 110,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 109,058 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 108,926 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 108,606 miles

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

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

rear subframe mounts the body is rusty but not holed

Fail 14 Aug 2007 107,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 107,964 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 106,914 miles

rear steel brake pipes rusty across axle

Pass 24 Aug 2005 105,310 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 105,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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F448 PNC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Cream with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 F448 PNC, 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 F448 PNC registered?

F448 PNC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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