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H645 AFG

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,025 mi
Last recorded159,025 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH645 AFG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 159,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 155,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 149,580 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 146,102 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 139,882 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 131,525 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 123,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 123,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 115,546 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 109,976 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 100,693 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 94,130 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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H645 AFG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 H645 AFG, 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 H645 AFG registered?

H645 AFG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 9 November 1990.

Is H645 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H645 AFG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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