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H603 VHG

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

103,267 mi
Last recorded103,267 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH603 VHG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 103,267 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2024 99,844 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 96,541 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 94,910 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 92,343 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 92,343 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 90,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 88,496 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,403 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 84,698 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,601 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust front & center corroded

fuel cap seal cracking

rear brakes binding req attention

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,515 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,429 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 80,167 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,482 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,482 miles

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

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

n/s steering idler slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 76,313 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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H603 VHG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 H603 VHG, 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 H603 VHG registered?

H603 VHG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for H603 VHG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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