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J124 FGH

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,258 mi
Last recorded159,258 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ124 FGH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 159,258 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot does not open.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 155,764 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot does not open.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 155,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot does not open.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 150,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 150,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 146,275 miles

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

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

Oil leak

abs light intermittent.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 142,624 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 140,057 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 137,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 137,451 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2008 135,136 miles

c.o slightly high.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 132,290 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 127,316 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2005 102,339 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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J124 FGH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 125,308 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 J124 FGH, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J124 FGH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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