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H329 BKM

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,490 mi
Last recorded143,490 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH329 BKM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 143,490 miles

front wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 May 2015 143,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

offside front and nearside rear arch corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2014 143,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 136,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wing corroded

offside rear wing corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 132,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 131,689 miles

nearside front & offside rear arch corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2008 130,904 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 126,503 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 114,054 miles

exhaust down pipe u-clamp missing,but system fully supported & secure.

small stone chip damage to n/s/f indicator lens

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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H329 BKM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H329 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.

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What year was H329 BKM registered?

H329 BKM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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