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J239 DCD

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,468 mi
Last recorded77,468 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ239 DCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,468 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,059 miles

Body has slight corrosion O/s And N/s Front Floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust Corroded

Front And Rear Suspension Bushes Perished And Cracked

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Noise From Steering When Turned Lock To Lock

O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Perished And Cracked

Oil leak ()

Petrol Cap Seal Perished And Cracked

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/s And N/s Rear (2.7.2a)

Sill Covers And Under Trays Fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front And Rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 77,055 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/s/r Floor (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/s And N/s Front Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion O/s And N/s Front Floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust Corroded

Front And Rear Suspension Bushes Perished And Cracked

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Noise From Steering When Turned Lock To Lock

O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Perished And Cracked

Oil leak ()

Petrol Cap Seal Perished And Cracked

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/s And N/s Rear (2.7.2a)

Sill Covers And Under Trays Fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front And Rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 77,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

floor holed at both sides at front

Fail 26 Jan 2015 73,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

a hole in each front footwell caused by corrosion but not within a pescribed area

Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

a hole in each front footwell caused by corrosion but not within a pescribed area

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,351 miles

both front foot wells have corroded holes outwith any prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,718 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 71,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion at o/s/f floor outwith prescribed areas

Pass 18 Feb 2008 69,215 miles

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

n/s body both doors scored

Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,444 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 64,548 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 64,548 miles

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

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

near side rear floor slightly corroded

nuts missing from exhaust support bracket

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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J239 DCD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 J239 DCD, 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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J239 DCD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 16 March 1992.

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