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F854 OWC

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,035 mi
Last recorded159,035 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF854 OWC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 159,035 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 153,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2011 148,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 142,252 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 133,458 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 133,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 126,974 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 126,974 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 120,962 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 112,479 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 112,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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.

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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F854 OWC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F854 OWC, 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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What year was F854 OWC registered?

F854 OWC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 7 March 1989.

Is F854 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F854 OWC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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