MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
all brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
slight oil leak
underside showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
offside rear steel brake pipe to flexable hose outer coating peeling from pipe
offside rear steel brake pipe to flexable outer coating peeling on steel pipe
. nearside/offside front tyres tread depth 4-5mm
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H495 KEL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Beige with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 H495 KEL, 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 H495 KEL registered?
H495 KEL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is H495 KEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for H495 KEL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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