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F567 DOJ

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,028 mi
Last recorded138,028 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF567 DOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 138,028 miles

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

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

corrosion holes on n/s o/s rear outer sills not within perscribed area

n/s front floor holed not within perscribed area

n/s o/s front top strut bushes slightly perished

n/s o/s front tyres slightly perished

o/s front indicator repaired

oil around steering box

Fail 27 Sep 2007 138,015 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

corrosion holes on n/s o/s rear outer sills not within perscribed area

n/s front floor holed not within perscribed area

n/s o/s front top strut bushes slightly perished

n/s o/s front tyres slightly perished

o/s front indicator repaired

oil around stearing box

Fail 9 Aug 2007 137,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

arches rusty

drake fluid dirty

front tyres aged

hand brake over ajusted

Pass 26 Jun 2006 137,879 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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F567 DOJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F567 DOJ, 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

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What year was F567 DOJ registered?

F567 DOJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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