MOT Status
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32,668 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive where lower suspension arm bolts on to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive where lower suspension arm bolts on to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
brake fluid very black
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Offside rear inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
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LYN 39X is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 120,574 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 LYN 39X, 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 37 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 LYN 39X registered?
LYN 39X is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 21 March 1989.
Is LYN 39X safe to buy?
The MOT history for LYN 39X shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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