MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
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F499 OFJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Beige with a 2,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 F499 OFJ, 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 F499 OFJ registered?
F499 OFJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F499 OFJ safe to buy?
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