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H48 BGC

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,852 mi
Last recorded93,852 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH48 BGC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,852 miles

front pads and discs near limit

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge

offside front tyre limit inner edge

wiper poor

Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,221 miles

chip windscreen

front pads and discs near limit

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge

offside front tyre limit inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,976 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid half way

front pads and discs worn

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 20 Jun 2007 89,984 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 89,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 87,087 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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H48 BGC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H48 BGC, 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 H48 BGC registered?

H48 BGC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 15 February 1991.

Is H48 BGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H48 BGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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