MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,604 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
no plates have honeycomb background
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15H CORDS VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE INTO BACKBOX (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15H (4.1.D.1b)
BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING WITH AGE
OFF SIDE REAR OUTTER C,V BOOT CRACKING WITH AGE
SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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POD 5 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 POD 5, 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 POD 5 registered?
POD 5 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 February 1991.
Is POD 5 safe to buy?
The MOT history for POD 5 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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