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WR6000K

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2567cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

250,928 mi
Last recorded250,928 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR6000K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,567cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 250,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside outer sill has corrosion near jacking point,

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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WR6000K is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,567cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 WR6000K, 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.

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What year was WR6000K registered?

WR6000K is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 3 May 1989.

Is WR6000K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR6000K shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR6000K have outstanding finance?

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