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H377 FDF

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Diesel 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,790 mi
Last recorded109,790 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH377 FDF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 109,790 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 107,988 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 105,702 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 103,501 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 102,564 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 102,564 miles

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,575 miles

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

front exhaust clemp corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,145 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,873 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded still secure

Fail 13 Oct 2011 99,873 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded still secure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 96,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion offside front wing

Fail 24 Sep 2010 96,525 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion offside front wing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,227 miles

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

corrossion o/s/wing

Pass 5 Sep 2008 87,179 miles

corrosion to o/s/f wing

Pass 11 Sep 2007 85,812 miles

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

front no plate discoloured

Pass 11 Sep 2006 82,399 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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H377 FDF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 H377 FDF, 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 H377 FDF registered?

H377 FDF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H377 FDF safe to buy?

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