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H341 JJN

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,360 mi
Last recorded177,360 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH341 JJN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 177,360 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 177,360 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front bottom suspension arm bushes deteriorating

rear suspension arm bushes on both sides deteroirating

slight leak from steering box

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 13 May 2009 160,003 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

fuel pipes to rear starting to corrode

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 11 May 2009 159,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes to rear starting to corrode

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 1 May 2008 142,768 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 131,192 miles

Hand brake travel high.

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

Slight play in steering system when on slight lock.

Pass 11 May 2006 118,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H341 JJN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 116,023 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 H341 JJN, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H341 JJN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 10 September 1990.

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