MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,185 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Front anti roll bar bushes perrished
O/S/F and N/S/F wishbone bushes perrished
Oil leak
Rear steel brake pipes corroded, not to excess.
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
damage to passenger side of front windscreen noted at time of test,although it is over 40mm in size its not considered a reason for rejection following current legislation however this may change before next mot
rear exhaust box corroded and weeping moisture
rear flexi hose ferrules corroding and steel pipe connections
rear subframe bushes starting to deteriorate
slight wear in nearside front bottom ball joint noted
surface corrosion to outer sills noted round jacking points
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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F301 JKP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 120,574 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 F301 JKP, 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 37 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 F301 JKP registered?
F301 JKP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 5 May 1989.
Is F301 JKP safe to buy?
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