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C33 KWA

1986 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,649 mi
Last recorded109,649 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 260117,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC33 KWA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 109,649 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 109,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 104,125 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 104,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on SWITCH FAULTY (8.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 85,142 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,166 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,019 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,610 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,480 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,751 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 50,888 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 50,873 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 50,563 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 50,038 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 50,038 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 49,374 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 48,802 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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C33 KWA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 117,630 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 C33 KWA, 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 40 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 C33 KWA registered?

C33 KWA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 15 January 1986.

Is C33 KWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C33 KWA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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