MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brake pads suspect low/warning lamp on
nearside doormirror damaged no rear view
nearside reverse lamp inoperative
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear chassis rusted around subframe mount †rear metal brake pipe rusting
offside rear chassis rusted around subframe mount †rear metal brake pipe rusting
N/S headlamp lense is cracked, N/S & O/S headlamps have water ingress
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
N/S headlamp lense is cracked, N/S & O/S headlamps have water ingress
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H374 XYK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 H374 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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What year was H374 XYK registered?
H374 XYK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 10 August 1990.
Is H374 XYK safe to buy?
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