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H443 JLF

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,255 mi
Last recorded109,255 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH443 JLF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 109,255 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 109,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Slight oil leak.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 105,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 104,098 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 101,705 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 101,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 99,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 93,539 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 87,760 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 87,760 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 84,616 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 84,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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H443 JLF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 121,304 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 H443 JLF, 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 35 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 H443 JLF registered?

H443 JLF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 15 July 1991.

Is H443 JLF safe to buy?

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