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F925 HHR

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,208 mi
Last recorded114,208 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF925 HHR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 114,208 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Emission emission reading just meeting required specifications for non catalyst vehicle.

Undervehicle chassis & steering/suspension components starting to corrode outside of previously repaired areas

Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,712 miles

various corrosion at under side of vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2017 112,708 miles

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

various corrosion at under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2016 110,998 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 110,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering system

Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,639 miles

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

Offside Rear mud-flap insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2015 109,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear mud-flap insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2014 105,734 miles

Brake pipes are rusty

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F floor is holed

Rear brake hoses are perished

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Sills are rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2014 105,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes are rusty

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F floor is holed

Rear brake hoses are perished

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Sills are rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2013 101,219 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are on 2mm in center of tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2012 97,674 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 93,944 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 93,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box is damp with oil

Steering pump is damp with oil

Tyre size 195/65/15

Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight blow on exhaust joint

Fail 27 Sep 2010 90,504 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight blow on exhaust joint

Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,134 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear wheel slightly noisy when rotated by hand, possibly indicating a worn wheel bearing or constant velocity joint

parking brake application slightly uneven

power steering box damp with fluid possibly indicating a leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 83,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2008 83,937 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2007 80,495 miles

Corrosion on offside rear jacking point

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 77,268 miles

battery insecure

slight damage to front no.plate

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2005 74,462 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 74,462 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure,

dent in boot lid,

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

steering box damp,

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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F925 HHR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F925 HHR, 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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F925 HHR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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