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SST 269S

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,300 mi
Last recorded84,300 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSST 269S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 84,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play at n/s/f steering arm

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 83,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,270 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 83,264 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 83,159 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 83,159 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 83,151 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f fog inop

Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,570 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,806 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 81,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 80,766 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 79,239 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/front tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Aug 2007 79,239 miles

n/s/front tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Aug 2006 77,754 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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SST 269S is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SST 269S, 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 SST 269S registered?

SST 269S is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 22 August 1990.

Is SST 269S safe to buy?

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