MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ASD Light on
Both rear shocks corroded and o/s/r showing a light mist of oil
Front shocks corroded
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front wing has been poorly repaired and has holes in the upper skin due to corrosion
Offside Front Has a slight vibration when rotating though hub
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Rear bushes perishing
Under side of car corroded and has been under sealed all over
front and rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ASD Light on
Both rear shocks corroded and o/s/r showing a light mist of oil
Front shocks corroded
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front wing has been poorly repaired and has holes in the upper skin due to corrosion
Offside Front Has a slight vibration when rotating though hub
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Rear bushes perishing
Under side of car corroded and has been under sealed all over
front and rear coil springs corroded
Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
new under seal under car
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber burst (7.1.1)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
asd lamp on
new under seal under car
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all 4 coil springs corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all 4 coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak rear diff
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
oil leak rear diff
all four coil springs corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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H795 LJO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 H795 LJO, 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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H795 LJO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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