MOT Status
Mileage
242,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
brake pipes rusty
coil springs corroded
front brake hoses perished
front number plate cracked
oil leaks
sills rusty
slight play front wheel bearings
slight play near side rear lower suspension joint
wheel arches badly corroded
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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F812 LBL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 F812 LBL, 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 F812 LBL registered?
F812 LBL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F812 LBL safe to buy?
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