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J324 DGN

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,406 mi
Last recorded140,406 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ324 DGN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 140,406 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 140,404 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 135,236 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 130,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre cracked on outer wall

Pass 18 Sep 2007 130,242 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 130,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 129,891 miles

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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J324 DGN is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey 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 J324 DGN, 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 J324 DGN registered?

J324 DGN is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J324 DGN safe to buy?

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