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J204 JHR

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,757 mi
Last recorded200,757 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ204 JHR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2007 200,757 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 200,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J204 JHR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J204 JHR, 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 J204 JHR registered?

J204 JHR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J204 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J204 JHR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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