MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,085 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust rusty
n/s/f front lower arm front bushes perished
n/s/r tyre close to legal limit
o/s/f front lower arm front bushes perished
o/s/f wheel arch rusty
oil leak
rear number plate starting to delaminate
slight play in o/s/f suspension
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust rusty
n/s/f front lower arm front bushes perished
n/s/f tyre worn at inner edge
n/s/r tyre close to legal limit
o/s/f front lower arm front bushes perished
o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge
o/s/f wheel arch rusty
oil leak
rear number plate starting to delaminate
slight play in o/s/f suspension
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H697 XGH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 H697 XGH, 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.
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What year was H697 XGH registered?
H697 XGH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 27 March 1991.
Is H697 XGH safe to buy?
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