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J400 SEL

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,108 mi
Last recorded167,108 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 SEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2012 167,108 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both aims on lower limits

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

cuts to both rear tyres

damage to o/s/r jacking rubber

front exhaust clamp missing but system is secure

heavy age cracking on both front lower arm bushes

n/s side repeater slightly loose

Pass 15 Jun 2011 162,967 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 159,140 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 153,649 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 147,823 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 141,956 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 137,478 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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J400 SEL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J400 SEL, 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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What year was J400 SEL registered?

J400 SEL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 22 April 1992.

Is J400 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 SEL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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