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H616 BMD

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,773 mi
Last recorded102,773 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH616 BMD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 102,773 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,794 miles

Central Front Steering damper - slight oil leak

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Large under tray fitted

Front Shock casings corrosion - O/S & N/S

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S - All of the pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock casings - corrosion O/S & N/S

Fail 4 Dec 2020 96,792 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box too pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering damper - slight oil leak

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Large under tray fitted

Front Shock casings corrosion - O/S & N/S

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S - All of the pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock casings - corrosion O/S & N/S

Pass 19 Dec 2019 83,636 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 83,636 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 73,377 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 67,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,368 miles

Rear of vehicle corroded underside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks to engine

Pass 16 Nov 2015 57,274 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 57,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,120 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,387 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,861 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,807 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,843 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,743 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,657 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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H616 BMD 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 84.2%.

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 H616 BMD, 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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H616 BMD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 5 September 1990.

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