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E65 JBL

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,833 mi
Last recorded133,833 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE65 JBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 133,833 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 126,093 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 126,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 118,193 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 118,193 miles

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.

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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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?

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