MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,551 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fuel cap seal splitting not enough to fail
o/s and n/s body sills corroded not a prescribed area
propshaft coupling worn
pwr steering box damp with oil no sign of a leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
fuel cap seal splitting not enough to fail
o/s and n/s body sills corroded not a prescribed area
propshaft coupling worn
pwr steering box damp with oil no sign of a leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
advise oil loss from engine cyldr h / gaskit
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
fuel cap seal splitting not enough to fail
steering idler bush worn not enough to fail
vehicle rusty all over body and fixings/bolts etc
oil loss from engine
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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H979 YJV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 H979 YJV, 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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What year was H979 YJV registered?
H979 YJV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is H979 YJV safe to buy?
The MOT history for H979 YJV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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