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J338 ESO

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,315 mi
Last recorded126,315 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ338 ESO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 126,315 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,267 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 126,184 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 125,919 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 125,726 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 125,387 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 124,908 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 123,284 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 121,681 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 120,212 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 120,212 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 117,280 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2012 114,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 111,270 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 111,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 108,327 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 105,791 miles

front and rear suspension mounting areas corroding flexi brake hoses perishing

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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J338 ESO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J338 ESO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J338 ESO registered?

J338 ESO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J338 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J338 ESO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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