MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight damage to front number plate
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight damage to front number plate
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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H516 FDL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 H516 FDL, 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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H516 FDL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 16 November 1990.
Is H516 FDL safe to buy?
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