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ILZ 2003

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,122 mi
Last recorded70,122 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 2003
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,122 miles

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

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

slight under body surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2017 70,098 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,765 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 69,332 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 69,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,984 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 68,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,848 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,090 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 61,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,060 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 56,253 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 55,646 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,682 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 53,698 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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ILZ 2003 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ILZ 2003, 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 ILZ 2003 registered?

ILZ 2003 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 10 May 1991.

Is ILZ 2003 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ILZ 2003 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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