MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,923 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust back box blowing slightly
exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling.
front brake pads 3/4 worn. rear brake pads worn close to 1.5mm
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust back box blowing slightly
exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling.
front brake pads 3/4 worn. rear brake pads worn close to 1.5mm
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
nearside rear brake disc coroding.
nearside rear brake disc coroding on outer side.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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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J290 FAP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J290 FAP, 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 J290 FAP registered?
J290 FAP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J290 FAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for J290 FAP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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