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H330 FEW

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Beige Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,608 mi
Last recorded167,608 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH330 FEW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 167,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 166,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 165,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance weaker than nearside. Adjustment maybe required.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Foggy (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 162,504 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 162,504 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 159,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wing has corrosion to wheel arch and may need attention next year to prevent jagged edges

Fail 31 Oct 2017 159,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wing has corrosion to wheel arch and may need attention next year to prevent jagged edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 155,170 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad slightly worn

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 154,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad slightly worn

Nearside Rear position lamp slightly dim

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

Offside Rear reg lamp slightly dim

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 152,103 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 152,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mounting, NOT SAFE TO DRIVE (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 146,940 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 140,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 136,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 136,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 131,753 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 127,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to see full condition of front and rear pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 121,307 miles

front brake discs wearing

nearside rear handbrake binding slightly

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2008 115,952 miles

slight play both front wheelbearings

Fail 16 Oct 2008 115,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play both front wheelbearings

Pass 23 Oct 2007 111,484 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 108,048 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 101,911 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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H330 FEW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Beige with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 121,304 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 H330 FEW, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H330 FEW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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