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H15 SFM

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,985 mi
Last recorded205,985 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 SFM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 205,985 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S FRONT STEERING DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

O/S FRONT FLOOR PAN CORRODED & HOLED

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 205,985 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

N/S FRONT STEERING DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

O/S FRONT FLOOR PAN CORRODED & HOLED

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 199,664 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 193,185 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2006 187,638 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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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H15 SFM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 125,308 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 H15 SFM, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H15 SFM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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