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H810 FPX

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,522 mi
Last recorded136,522 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH810 FPX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 136,522 miles

Front brakes slightly unbalanced

Nearside headlamp loose at bottom

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill end/arch slight corrosion

brake pipes rusty

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

front and rear tyres different sizes

windscreen discoloured around edge

Fail 10 Nov 2020 136,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit wire on battery (4.11 (c) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s lower swivel boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole next to o/s/f spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f , front to rear and rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion front and rear suspension parts

slight corrosion brake discs

windscreen discoloured around the edge

Pass 8 Dec 2012 136,394 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs rusty

n/s headlight dim

o/s/f wheel arch rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2011 135,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front wheel arch rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2011 135,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front wheel arch rusty

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2010 134,224 miles

nearside rear parking brake binding slightly on release

Pass 9 Jul 2009 129,276 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 129,275 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 128,850 miles

surface rusting on all parts underbody.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 128,850 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

surface rusting on all parts underbody.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 128,777 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 128,221 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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H810 FPX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H810 FPX, 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 H810 FPX registered?

H810 FPX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 18 March 1991.

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