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RAZ 8906

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,200 mi
Last recorded111,200 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 8906
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 111,200 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front floor corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 9 Jan 2007 111,200 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

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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RAZ 8906 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RAZ 8906, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAZ 8906 registered?

RAZ 8906 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 26 October 1989.

Is RAZ 8906 safe to buy?

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