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H915 EEA

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,353 mi
Last recorded84,353 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH915 EEA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 84,353 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,350 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 84,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 83,074 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2019 83,063 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 82,969 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 81,574 miles

power steering oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2017 81,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

power steering oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2016 80,328 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside+ nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 80,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2008 76,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 76,256 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 70,106 miles

bumper insecure

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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H915 EEA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H915 EEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H915 EEA registered?

H915 EEA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H915 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H915 EEA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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