MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside rear tyre has light perishing on inside sidewall.
Unable to fully test sills areas due to trims.
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear tyre has light perishing on inside sidewall.
Unable to fully test sills areas due to trims.
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
front discs slightly corroded
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
front discs slightly corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
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J163 CES is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 J163 CES, 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 J163 CES registered?
J163 CES is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J163 CES safe to buy?
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