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H483 LPG

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

71,424 mi
Last recorded71,424 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH483 LPG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 71,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

underbody underseal

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,398 miles

cover with underseal

fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,308 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 71,199 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,130 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 71,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 70,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,510 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,967 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,290 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,831 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 68,529 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,088 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,091 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,519 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,947 miles

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

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

center fuel pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,334 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,194 miles

oil leak from differential

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,447 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,107 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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H483 LPG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 121,304 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 H483 LPG, 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 35 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 H483 LPG registered?

H483 LPG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 27 August 1991.

Is H483 LPG safe to buy?

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