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H3 BRM

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,114 mi
Last recorded122,114 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 BRM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 122,114 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 121,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 121,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 118,942 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 118,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 118,288 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 118,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 114,840 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 114,840 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 111,012 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 106,149 miles

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

n/s rear +o/s front tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2012 104,015 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 102,012 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 102,012 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 101,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 101,089 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 99,510 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 99,567 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 99,048 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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H3 BRM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H3 BRM, 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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What year was H3 BRM registered?

H3 BRM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 29 January 1991.

Is H3 BRM safe to buy?

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