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H14 BMD

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

247,320 mi
Last recorded247,320 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 BMD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 247,320 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 243,404 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 243,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 235,158 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 228,211 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 220,370 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 220,370 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

rear suspenion component bushes wearing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 210,630 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 200,024 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 200,024 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 188,828 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 176,112 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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H14 BMD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 121,304 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 H14 BMD, 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 35 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 H14 BMD registered?

H14 BMD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 19 April 1991.

Is H14 BMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H14 BMD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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