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H184 RNY

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

289,739 mi
Last recorded289,739 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH184 RNY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 289,739 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 287,191 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 270,915 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

asd light on

o/s/f spring hanger starting to rust

slight movement n/s/f lower arm front bush

Fail 26 Aug 2008 270,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres not very good all starting to perish advise them being changed

asd light on

noise coming from inside o/s/r brake disc/drum needs to be checked.

o/s/f spring hanger starting to rust

slight movement in steering idler

slight movement n/s/f lower arm front bush

Pass 7 Sep 2007 257,725 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 244,357 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 244,357 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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H184 RNY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 116,023 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 H184 RNY, 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 36 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 H184 RNY registered?

H184 RNY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H184 RNY safe to buy?

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