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F175 LKL

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,889 mi
Last recorded111,889 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF175 LKL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 111,889 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 103,219 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 103,219 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 13 May 2009 95,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all jacking points corroded

knock in steeribg box and weeping

req wiper blade

Pass 13 May 2009 95,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all jacking points corroded

knock in steeribg box and weeping

req wiper blade

Pass 9 May 2008 91,793 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in n/s steering

Pass 28 Apr 2007 91,781 miles

all b/pipes corroding

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 May 2006 91,656 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 85,196 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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F175 LKL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 124,092 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 F175 LKL, 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 38 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 F175 LKL registered?

F175 LKL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F175 LKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F175 LKL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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