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J108 NLJ

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Diesel 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,963 mi
Last recorded161,963 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ108 NLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 161,963 miles

Oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light flashes on

offside front coilspring broken at the bottom but still located correctly

rear exhaust tail ppipe deteriated

Fail 23 Feb 2012 161,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light flashes on

offside front coilspring broken at the bottom but still located correctly

rear exhaust tail ppipe deteriated

Pass 26 Feb 2011 154,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 154,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 144,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres showing signs of wear on outer edges

Fail 23 Jan 2010 144,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres showing signs of wear on outer edges

Pass 18 Dec 2008 134,109 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 11 Dec 2008 134,109 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Dec 2007 127,049 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 123,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 7 Dec 2006 123,582 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 13 Dec 2005 117,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2004 104,339 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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J108 NLJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 J108 NLJ, 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 J108 NLJ registered?

J108 NLJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J108 NLJ safe to buy?

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