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J133 CVJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,192 mi
Last recorded210,192 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ133 CVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2006 210,192 miles

GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S SCREEN DAMAGE GENERAL CORROSION R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 210,192 miles

GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S SCREEN DAMAGE GENERAL CORROSION R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

Pass 6 Feb 2006 206,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

SCREEN DAMAGE INCOMPLETE BELT CHECK CS GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING SUSPENSION N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT

Fail 6 Feb 2006 206,587 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

SCREEN DAMAGE INCOMPLETE BELT CHECK CS GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING SUSPENSION N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT

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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J133 CVJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J133 CVJ, 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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What year was J133 CVJ registered?

J133 CVJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 23 January 1992.

Is J133 CVJ safe to buy?

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