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F634 CRN

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,000 mi
Last recorded174,000 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF634 CRN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 174,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 172,123 miles

all brake pipe furreles surface rust

center to rear exhaust system rusting

drivers window tot working ite req attension

front brake pads not seen corectley

slight corrosion on both outer sills

you have a oil leak front of engin area

Fail 9 Jun 2008 172,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipe furreles surface rust

center to rear exhaust system rusting

drivers window tot working ite req attension

front brake pads not seen corectley

slight corrosion on both outer sills

you have a oil leak front of engin area

Pass 11 Jun 2007 167,613 miles

all brake pipe ferrels rusting fron discs and pads not seen correctley req checking oil leek front of timing cover req attension slight misfire on enging req attension

Fail 11 Jun 2007 167,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake pipe ferrels rusting fron discs and pads not seen correctley req checking oil leek front of timing cover req attension slight misfire on enging req attension

Fail 9 Jun 2006 159,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 159,799 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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F634 CRN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F634 CRN, 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 F634 CRN registered?

F634 CRN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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