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H301 XYK

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,784 mi
Last recorded123,784 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH301 XYK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 123,784 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated should replace. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front to rear exhaust systems badly corroded, and pin holed leak small amount of gas, can be repaired.

Nearside Rear brake pad worn thin .

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded in places.

abs light on and off during test, should investigate.

engine seeping oil, should investigate and repair.

steering box seeping oil, should investigate and repair.

steering joints small amount of play.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 122,730 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 120,355 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 116,015 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 112,611 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 107,805 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,412 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 103,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 100,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 96,755 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 96,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 92,058 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 88,323 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 85,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 85,635 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 81,371 miles

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

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

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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H301 XYK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 116,023 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 H301 XYK, 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 H301 XYK registered?

H301 XYK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H301 XYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H301 XYK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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