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H417 EGB

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,796 mi
Last recorded178,796 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH417 EGB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 178,796 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 178,796 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSE FERRULE CORRODED.

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSE FERRULE CORRODED.

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 174,167 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 174,167 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 169,708 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 169,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 16,580 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 160,251 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 160,178 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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H417 EGB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H417 EGB, 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 H417 EGB registered?

H417 EGB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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