MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,594 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE;ALL BRAKE PIPES AND FRONT EXHAUST SECTION.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
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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F74 BTH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F74 BTH, 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 F74 BTH registered?
F74 BTH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 8 November 1988.
Is F74 BTH safe to buy?
The MOT history for F74 BTH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F74 BTH have outstanding finance?
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