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H601 ARC

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,966 mi
Last recorded80,966 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH601 ARC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 80,966 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 80,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 57,444 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 57,443 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,171 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 55,576 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/outer panels etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on fuel pipes front to rear

Fail 5 Oct 2021 55,568 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s rear tyre 195/60/15 rest of vehicle 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on all four wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes showing signs of deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on fuel pipe front to back of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,080 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

n/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing low outer tread

o/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jun 2013 54,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,510 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 53,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 52,125 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,421 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,273 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,276 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,215 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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H601 ARC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 121,304 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 H601 ARC, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H601 ARC?

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What year was H601 ARC registered?

H601 ARC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H601 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H601 ARC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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