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H283 PEX

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH283 PEX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 118,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

poor underseal job completed making test harder to carry out due to covered suspension bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2025 115,667 miles

Front Lower Coolant leak

Fail 5 Sep 2025 115,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Coolant leak

Pass 2 Sep 2024 114,419 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 114,418 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor/ (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 105,179 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,250 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 98,250 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,983 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 91,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rearbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,278 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 88,276 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,240 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 88,240 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,445 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 77,444 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 77,444 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 77,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 75,757 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 72,257 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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H283 PEX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 H283 PEX, 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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H283 PEX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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