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F966 AEL

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,170 mi
Last recorded205,170 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF966 AEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2009 205,170 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 203,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F966 AEL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F966 AEL, 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 F966 AEL registered?

F966 AEL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F966 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F966 AEL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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