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J356 DYO

1994 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,322 mi
Last recorded167,322 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ356 DYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2008 167,322 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2007 165,163 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 162,189 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 162,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged. †o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 158,908 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 158,908 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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J356 DYO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J356 DYO, 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 32 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 J356 DYO registered?

J356 DYO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 2 March 1994.

Is J356 DYO safe to buy?

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