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F999 KEC

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,730 mi
Last recorded32,730 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF999 KEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,730 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 32,730 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 20,813 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,236 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 20,233 miles

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r jacking rubber mounting missing..

Pass 6 Aug 2008 17,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R JACKING POINT MISSING.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2007 14,269 miles

near side rear jacking point rubber missing.

Pass 31 May 2006 12,968 miles

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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F999 KEC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 F999 KEC, 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 F999 KEC registered?

F999 KEC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F999 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F999 KEC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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