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XOI 7460

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Gold Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,742 mi
Last recorded126,742 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOI 7460
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 126,742 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 119,398 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 119,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,954 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2023 115,954 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 5.24 with a max of 3.50 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2022 112,352 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal is deteriorating

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 Feb 2022 112,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.27 and max is 3.50 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat both sides (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal is deteriorating

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 106,540 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides are perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal is deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2020 97,560 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 88,902 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 88,899 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken 3-yellow. red blue (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 80,153 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 71,013 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,956 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 62,956 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 54,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,236 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 47,234 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 36,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake application slightly uneven

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,243 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 28,037 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 27,919 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,736 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 26,917 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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XOI 7460 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Gold with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 116,023 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XOI 7460, 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 XOI 7460 registered?

XOI 7460 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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