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J289 GHY

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,655 mi
Last recorded169,655 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ289 GHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2014 169,655 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front wing corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 169,280 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust mounting broken but system is still supported

front exhaust mounting broken but system is still supported

Fail 1 Nov 2012 169,280 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust mounting broken but system is still supported

front exhaust mounting broken but system is still supported

Pass 8 Nov 2011 168,835 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

center exaust mounting broken but system is still suported

Pass 9 Nov 2010 168,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 168,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 167,037 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 167,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 161,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 155,540 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 150,669 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2006 150,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2005 145,903 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 145,903 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J289 GHY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J289 GHY, 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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J289 GHY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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