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H193 MKG

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,784 mi
Last recorded106,784 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH193 MKG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 106,784 miles

Coolant drip from front, suspect radiator.

Metal brake pipes at rear and going to front hoses are corroding.

N/s floor panel is corroded excessively, but outside the area covered by the mot.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 106,747 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Coolant drip from front, suspect radiator.

Metal brake pipes at rear and going to front hoses are corroding.

N/s floor panel is corroded excessively, but outside the area covered by the mot.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 106,413 miles

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 106,402 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 105,946 miles

Right hand centre exhaust clamp has snapped.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 105,944 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Right hand centre exhaust clamp has snapped.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 105,858 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bulb failure warning lamp is on, but all lights working for mot.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Metal brake pipes going to both front hoses are corroding.

Metal brake pipes to & at rear are corroding.

No centre rear seat belt at time of test.

Oil on engine.

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 104,217 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 104,217 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 104,164 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 94,726 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 94,725 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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H193 MKG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H193 MKG, 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.

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H193 MKG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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