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H553 AME

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,638 mi
Last recorded84,638 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH553 AME
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,638 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front 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 19 May 2010 74,805 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 74,801 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 May 2009 74,441 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 73,866 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 71,728 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 71,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

slight brake pedal judder.

Pass 15 May 2006 89,176 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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H553 AME 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 75%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 116,023 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H553 AME, 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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What year was H553 AME registered?

H553 AME is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H553 AME safe to buy?

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