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H97 HFX

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,958 mi
Last recorded58,958 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH97 HFX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,958 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,725 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 58,479 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 57,616 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,448 miles

rusty underside and suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2016 55,738 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,820 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 53,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,191 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,191 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,892 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,640 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,587 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 40,446 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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H97 HFX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 116,023 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 H97 HFX, 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 H97 HFX registered?

H97 HFX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H97 HFX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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