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H58 UGT

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,350 mi
Last recorded74,350 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH58 UGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,775 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 73,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 73,230 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 70,934 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,934 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,496 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,890 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,177 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,204 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2006 28,021 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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H58 UGT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H58 UGT, 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 H58 UGT registered?

H58 UGT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 12 September 1990.

Is H58 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H58 UGT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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