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TWP 410F

1968 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,962 mi
Last recorded24,962 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWP 410F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 24,962 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 23,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Small oil leak from rear diff seals

Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,740 miles

has slight play in offside front king pin bush

oil leak's

Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak around rear differential

oil leak around transmission

radiator leaking

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,731 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front number plate cracked

O/S Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear suspension bushes started to split on outer edges

Fail 28 Oct 2010 23,731 miles

O/S Front wheel bearing slight play

Battery insecure

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

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear suspension bushes started to split on outer edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,721 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 23,721 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 23,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,697 miles

Slight play offside front kingpin.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,684 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 23,678 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 23,624 miles

N/S/R brake dragging slightly

Wiper arm springs weak. O/S/F Chassis just starting to split by steering box.

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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TWP 410F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TWP 410F, 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 58 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 TWP 410F registered?

TWP 410F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 24 April 1968.

Is TWP 410F safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWP 410F shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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