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H583 FNV

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,435 mi
Last recorded171,435 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH583 FNV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 171,435 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 168,551 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 166,591 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 162,845 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

parking brake travel

slight blow on front section of exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2007 158,753 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

blow from exhaust system.

damage to o/s headlamp glass.

front windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 152,807 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 152,807 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

exhaust system starting to blow and heavily welded

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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H583 FNV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H583 FNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H583 FNV registered?

H583 FNV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 24 September 1990.

Is H583 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H583 FNV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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