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H5 JGW

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Beige Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,120 mi
Last recorded128,120 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 JGW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 128,120 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 127,504 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake pipe coroded

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

rear seats not in use

windscreen slight damage

Fail 21 Dec 2015 127,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion at bumper end cap (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion behind bumper end cap (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake pipe coroded

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

rear seats not in use

windscreen slight damage

Pass 8 Dec 2014 126,955 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 126,039 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 125,279 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 123,483 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 122,748 miles

brake pipes corroded

front arm mountings worn

fuel pipes very poor

nsf tyre perished

nsr & osf brakes tight

Fail 10 Mar 2011 122,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

nsf tyre perished

nsr & osf brakes tight

brake pipes corroded

front arm mountings worn

fuel pipes very poor

nsr park brake reading low & front brake imbalance high

Pass 10 Feb 2010 122,733 miles

Nsr brake binding

front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nsr park brake effeciency low

osr tyre tread at limit

Pass 16 Feb 2009 122,662 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 121,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 118,901 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 116,196 miles

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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H5 JGW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Beige with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H5 JGW, 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 H5 JGW registered?

H5 JGW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 11 January 1991.

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