MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,206 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +rusted. (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1.advice rear exhaust system rusted.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
advice rear exhaust system rusted.
1.advice exhaust rear section rusted.+hazard light swith on way out.
Oil leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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H508 JLA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 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 H508 JLA, 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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How do I check the history of H508 JLA?
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What year was H508 JLA registered?
H508 JLA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is H508 JLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for H508 JLA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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