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F686 EPW

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,857 mi
Last recorded103,857 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2005
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF686 EPW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2005 103,857 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 103,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F686 EPW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F686 EPW, 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 F686 EPW registered?

F686 EPW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 20 October 1988.

Is F686 EPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F686 EPW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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