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H223 AYP

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Cream Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,961 mi
Last recorded61,961 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH223 AYP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,961 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,326 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,317 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,892 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,747 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,075 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 55,075 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,954 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 48,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 48,631 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2007 48,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2006 46,641 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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H223 AYP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Cream with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 H223 AYP, 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 H223 AYP registered?

H223 AYP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H223 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H223 AYP shows 16 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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