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D252 RHE

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,697 mi
Last recorded61,697 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD252 RHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,697 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 59,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise all underside of vehicle oil sprayed/treated

both front tyres have slight cracking inside treads/sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,646 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise all underside of vehicle oil sprayed/treated

both front tyres have slight cracking inside treads/sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,686 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 55,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 54,254 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,158 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 54,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 52,822 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,015 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,518 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,896 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,827 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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D252 RHE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 114,049 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 D252 RHE, 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 39 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 D252 RHE registered?

D252 RHE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D252 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D252 RHE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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