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H407 NFX

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,501 mi
Last recorded106,501 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH407 NFX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 106,501 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

diff oil leak

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2011 106,501 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

diff oil leak

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 104,433 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 103,408 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 102,379 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 102,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 98,766 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 96,072 miles

advises same as advisory note number353391556457

Fail 8 Sep 2006 96,072 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

exhaust system front section rusty

fuelcap seal starting to perish

sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

slight play steering idler and steering joints

slight rust rear brake pipes

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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H407 NFX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H407 NFX, 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 H407 NFX registered?

H407 NFX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H407 NFX safe to buy?

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