MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,377 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
All coil springs are corroded
Both front ball joints have lift
Both front brake pipes are corroded
Both front suspension top mounts are perished
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside floor is corroded
Parking brake has slight binde
Rear exhaust is corroded and blowing
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
All coil springs are corroded
Both front ball joints have lift
Both front brake pipes are corroded
Both front suspension top mounts are perished
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside floor is corroded
Parking brake has slight binde
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear exhaust is corroded and blowing
Both front anti roll bar end bushes are worn
Both front brake pipes are corroded
Both front lower ball joints have lift
Fuel lines corroded
Nearside floor corroded
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Both front anti roll bar end bushes are worn
Both front brake pipes are corroded
Both front lower ball joints have lift
Fuel lines corroded
Nearside floor corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all coil springs rusty
exhaust rear box rusting and rubbers perishing
front brake pipes greased-not allowing full inspection
front flexis perishing
front indicators starting to discolour
front wishbones and bushes deteriorating
fuel pipes rusting
lift in both lower ball joints
oil leaks on engine and rear axle
rear axle beam rusting
rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate
wear in all front anti-roll bar bushes
all coil springs rusty
exhaust rear box rusting and rubbers perishing
front brake pipes greased-not allowing full inspection
front flexis perishing
front indicators starting to discolour
front wishbones and bushes deteriorating
fuel pipes rusting
lift in both lower ball joints
oil leaks on engine and rear axle
rear axle beam rusting
rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate
wear in all front anti-roll bar bushes
both front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
exhaust starting to deteriorate
front flexi hoses starting to deteriorate
front suspension bushes starting to split
slight oil leak on engine
slight oil leak on rear diff
front brake pipes starting to rust †rear tyres getting close to legal limit of 1.6mm †oil leak from engine area
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
front brake pipes starting to rust †rear tyres getting close to legal limit of 1.6mm †oil leak from engine area
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r tyre getting low
propshaft front rubber doughnut cracking
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H502 HDO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 H502 HDO, 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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H502 HDO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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