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H215 XFL

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,238 mi
Last recorded159,238 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH215 XFL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 159,238 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front (wing) has heavy corrosion but not likely to cause injury at present. (borderline)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 155,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner wings light corrsion up top

near side front wing corrsion and holed

off side front wing corrsion

off side rear wheel arch corrsion

rear ant roll bar well corrsion

Pass 25 Aug 2009 153,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 149,886 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 149,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 146,484 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 142,574 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 138,039 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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H215 XFL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 H215 XFL, 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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What year was H215 XFL registered?

H215 XFL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 13 September 1990.

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