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J137 OOD

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,627 mi
Last recorded166,627 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ137 OOD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 166,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brake hoses perished

Fail 22 Aug 2022 166,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear brake hoses perished

Pass 16 Aug 2021 162,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 160,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 158,061 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 150,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 145,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

not able to fully inspect pads (trims fitted)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 145,782 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

not able to fully inspect pads (trims fitted)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 136,542 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 121,477 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 117,471 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)

both front brake pipes getting rusty

both front shock mounts getting rusty

front suspension boots perished

front suspension bushes perished

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2012 117,439 miles

both front brake pipes getting rusty

front exhaust getting rusty

front springs rusty

n/s/r ligt lens cracked

rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear springs rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2012 117,439 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake pipes getting rusty

front exhaust getting rusty

front springs rusty

n/s/r ligt lens cracked

rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2011 116,905 miles

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

front springs rusty

rear springs rusty

spare tyre badly worn on edge

Fail 18 Aug 2011 116,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

front springs rusty

rear springs rusty

spare tyre on 2mm

Pass 21 Sep 2009 114,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 112,501 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 110,843 miles

nearside and offside front main brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to corrode.

nearside front tyre on 2mm.

nearside rear lamp damaged.

oil leak.

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 108,387 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 106,167 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 106,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

battery insecure

damage/ repair to nearside rear lamp lense

wheel trims and engine covers fitted at time of test

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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J137 OOD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J137 OOD, 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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J137 OOD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 13 February 1992.

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