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H319 BKM

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,824 mi
Last recorded147,824 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH319 BKM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 147,824 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 147,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 145,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 145,247 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 144,122 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 144,122 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 142,757 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 140,841 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 140,835 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 138,206 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 134,206 miles

exhaust emissions c/o slightly high on limits

Pass 10 Mar 2006 129,123 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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H319 BKM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H319 BKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H319 BKM registered?

H319 BKM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is H319 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H319 BKM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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