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H498 GRT

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,787 mi
Last recorded106,787 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH498 GRT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 106,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,478 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 106,040 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Remove Dash Cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 106,040 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Remove Dash Cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 105,924 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2018 105,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017
Pass 20 Jan 2016 105,257 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,787 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 103,102 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 102,688 miles

Front registration plate slightly faded

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 102,688 miles

Front registration plate slightly faded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 102,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 102,075 miles

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

Slight damage to O\S mirror

Pass 6 Jun 2009 101,701 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 101,348 miles

Slight wear N\S steering idler

Pass 9 Jun 2007 100,828 miles

Slight wear N\S steering idler

Steering slightly stiff

Pass 2 Jun 2006 100,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O\S mirror slightly damaged - not affecting view to rear

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

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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H498 GRT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H498 GRT, 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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H498 GRT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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