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H457 DFJ

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Cream Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,762 mi
Last recorded202,762 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH457 DFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 202,762 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 202,685 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 202,276 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 201,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 201,237 miles

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

all discs corroded and pitted

all side/walls cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2011 201,237 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

all discs corroded and pitted

all side/walls cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2009 199,571 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 199,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 195,853 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 194,774 miles

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

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

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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H457 DFJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Cream with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 H457 DFJ, 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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H457 DFJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 20 February 1991.

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