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H966 VGJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,772 mi
Last recorded208,772 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH966 VGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 208,772 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 208,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 207,059 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 203,472 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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H966 VGJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 116,023 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H966 VGJ, 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 36 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 H966 VGJ registered?

H966 VGJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 17 September 1990.

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