MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,074 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel cap seal in poor condition
general corrosion throughout vehicle
nearside rear shocker cover corroded to excess
offside rear wheel binding slightly
oil leak from engine
rear pad's worn low
slight play and roughness in offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
chip in screen
n/s/r shock outer casing damaged
slight bind on o/s/r brake
slight play in steering joints
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake ferrules corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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F663 RJB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 F663 RJB, 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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F663 RJB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 8 March 1989.
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