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H987 AGF

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,905 mi
Last recorded173,905 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH987 AGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2022 173,905 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 171,676 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 171,673 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 163,328 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 141,242 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 132,612 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 121,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 110,486 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 103,845 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 101,253 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,065 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 89,048 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 89,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 87,085 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 79,573 miles

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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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H987 AGF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H987 AGF, 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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H987 AGF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 8 March 1991.

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