MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,891 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust front section badly corroded
Hand-brake pedal travel.
Oil leak from diff.unit.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f tyre worn low on tread.
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
wiper blade in poor condition.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust front section badly corroded
Hand-brake pedal travel.
Oil leak from diff.unit.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f tyre worn low on tread.
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
wiper blade in poor condition.
ASD.light on
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust front section badly corroded
Tyres worn low on tread
front brake discs badly worn
o/s headlight wiper faulty
o/s/f door check strap faulty
oil leak
parking brake travel
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F450 AKC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F450 AKC, 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 F450 AKC registered?
F450 AKC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 15 February 1989.
Is F450 AKC safe to buy?
The MOT history for F450 AKC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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