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F746 SMU

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,500 mi
Last recorded86,500 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF746 SMU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 86,500 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 86,500 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 116,618 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 116,618 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 116,618 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 116,281 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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F746 SMU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F746 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F746 SMU registered?

F746 SMU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 25 January 1989.

Is F746 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F746 SMU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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