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PIJ 9899

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,161 mi
Last recorded97,161 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIJ 9899
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 97,161 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,445 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 23 Aug 2007 91,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 88,387 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 88,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 85,436 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 85,436 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PIJ 9899 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PIJ 9899, 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 PIJ 9899 registered?

PIJ 9899 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 19 September 1990.

Is PIJ 9899 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIJ 9899 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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