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H5 FAN

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Gold Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,300 mi
Last recorded98,300 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 FAN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 98,300 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 92,557 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 92,557 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 87,595 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 81,647 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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H5 FAN is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Gold with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H5 FAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H5 FAN registered?

H5 FAN is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 4 April 1991.

Is H5 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 FAN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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