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H32 AKM

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,054 mi
Last recorded162,054 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH32 AKM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2009 162,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 162,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 158,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 152,623 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 152,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 146,106 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 141,947 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 141,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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H32 AKM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H32 AKM, 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 H32 AKM registered?

H32 AKM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H32 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H32 AKM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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