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SIL 7403

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,376 mi
Last recorded89,376 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 7403
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 89,376 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 88,670 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear to Front Metal Pipes Corroded ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Gearbox Has Slight Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake Has Slight Brake Bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 88,545 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 88,545 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 88,535 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 88,455 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,191 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 88,046 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2020 88,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front engine under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,248 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 85,920 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 85,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,091 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2015 83,762 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2014 82,071 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 80,629 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,664 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 78,591 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 4 Jun 2010 77,830 miles

rear exhaust corroding. n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 19 May 2009 76,782 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on shoulder

Pass 22 May 2008 75,448 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 73,418 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 70,258 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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SIL 7403 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SIL 7403, 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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SIL 7403 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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