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H665 VMA

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Brown Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

263,887 mi
Last recorded263,887 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH665 VMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 263,887 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 260,960 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 254,852 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 254,852 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 246,457 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 246,409 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2006 236,172 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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H665 VMA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Brown with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H665 VMA, 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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H665 VMA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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