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H314 XYK

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Brown Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,542 mi
Last recorded216,542 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH314 XYK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2010 216,542 miles

Bonnet hard to close

Bonnet safe catch damaged

Both front wings rusted

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 216,542 miles

Bonnet hard to close

Bonnet safe catch damaged

Both front wings rusted

Front number plate cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 202,687 miles

Front number plate cracked

Coolant leak thermostat housing ,gasket,top hose and fittings

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Washer bottle top missing

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 202,687 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ,gasket,top hose and fittings

Front number plate cracked

Washer bottle top missing

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 180,338 miles

Both front wings rusted

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside door key stiff in lock

Offside rear tyre 3.1mm ;;;;;;;Nearside rear tyre 2.1mm

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 162,447 miles

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 151,419 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 151,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 148,579 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 148,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre outer edge.

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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H314 XYK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Brown with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H314 XYK, 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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H314 XYK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 17 October 1990.

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