MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,833 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/F DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/F DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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E65 JBL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 124,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E65 JBL, 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 38 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 E65 JBL registered?
E65 JBL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 June 1988.
Is E65 JBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for E65 JBL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E65 JBL have outstanding finance?
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