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J152 CJV

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,328 mi
Last recorded172,328 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ152 CJV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 172,328 miles

Both front floor areas corroded - non prescribed area.

Both front suspension lower wishbone inner bushes perished & starting to split.

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode.

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish.

Corrosion to o/s/f wing taped.

Front number plate

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak from diff.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 172,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Both front floor areas corroded - non prescribed area.

Both front suspension lower wishbone inner bushes perished & starting to split.

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode.

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish.

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

Front number plate

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak from diff.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 163,753 miles

Both front floor areas corroded - non prescribed area,

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 154,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both washers partially blocked.

engine oil leak.

o/s/f floor area corroded - non prescribed area.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2006 146,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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J152 CJV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J152 CJV, 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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J152 CJV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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