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H728 FRV

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Turquoise Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,479 mi
Last recorded160,479 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH728 FRV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 160,479 miles

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 160,388 miles

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

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2010 160,388 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 158,749 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 156,775 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 156,775 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 151,487 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 151,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 145,837 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 145,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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H728 FRV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Turquoise with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H728 FRV, 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 H728 FRV registered?

H728 FRV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 4 June 1991.

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