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TZ 965

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,502 mi
Last recorded132,502 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTZ 965
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 132,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 131,109 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 128,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 127,288 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 126,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 125,083 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 122,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 122,071 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 120,293 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 118,196 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 115,859 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 113,633 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 112,205 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 106,949 miles

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

slight brake bind n/s rear

Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,802 miles

Slight Bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,264 miles

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

fog light switch faulty

Fail 10 Jun 2011 95,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,586 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 92,138 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 3 Apr 2006 85,638 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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TZ 965 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 TZ 965, 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 TZ 965 registered?

TZ 965 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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