CarVerify

Free Car Check

H722 HTA

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,892 mi
Last recorded166,892 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH722 HTA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 166,892 miles

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

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

all off under side of car has corrotion on suspention conponents

Pass 16 May 2012 164,694 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 161,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 158,548 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 158,548 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 153,213 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 153,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 May 2008 147,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 147,635 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 141,683 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 135,045 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 135,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz 260 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H722 HTA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 125,308 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 H722 HTA, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H722 HTA?

You can check the full history of H722 HTA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H722 HTA registered?

H722 HTA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is H722 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H722 HTA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H722 HTA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H722 HTA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.