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F135 ACW

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,589 mi
Last recorded21,589 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF135 ACW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 21,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2021 21,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,554 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,066 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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F135 ACW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 F135 ACW, 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 F135 ACW registered?

F135 ACW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is F135 ACW safe to buy?

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