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F952 BJL

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,538 mi
Last recorded36,538 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF952 BJL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,538 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 36,538 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 36,517 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% wear (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front washer jet partial blockage

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

Oil leak various oil leaks ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel advise adjustment (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside/nearside (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded front/rear x4 (2.4.C.1b)

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,785 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 35,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 34,801 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 34,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2012 32,363 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,852 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,834 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,802 miles

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

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

offside rear door shut has slight corrosion

rubber grommits on top of brake fluid reservoir damaged

Pass 15 May 2008 30,784 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 30,470 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 30,470 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 30,433 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 30,433 miles

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

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

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

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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F952 BJL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F952 BJL, 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 F952 BJL registered?

F952 BJL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 9 August 1988.

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