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H786 CJA

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,654 mi
Last recorded99,654 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH786 CJA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,654 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,936 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 25 Feb 2019 97,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,708 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,181 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,668 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,057 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,547 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,230 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 83,863 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 83,572 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 83,213 miles

o/side & n/side front tyres side walls

Pass 2 Mar 2007 82,740 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 82,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 82,300 miles

front number plate slight damage

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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H786 CJA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 H786 CJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H786 CJA registered?

H786 CJA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 26 October 1990.

Is H786 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H786 CJA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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