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WED 905

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,071 mi
Last recorded86,071 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWED 905
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 86,071 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside rear and Offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 85,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 83,736 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 83,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 78,733 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 78,733 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 73,905 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 73,903 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all brake hose ends corroded and both rear held with tie raps ?

corrosion setting into front and rear chassis within 30 cms of suspension mounting points

fuel pipes corroded

most suspension components corroded ,springs ,arms and tie bars

windscreen wiper not clearing well suspect requires cleaned

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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WED 905 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WED 905, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WED 905 registered?

WED 905 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is WED 905 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WED 905 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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