MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
270,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J178 BUY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 J178 BUY, 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 J178 BUY registered?
J178 BUY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J178 BUY safe to buy?
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