MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,969 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
O/s front tyre is close to the limit.
There is oil on the engine, gearbox & axle.
Washers could be adjusted better.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake fluid looks green, cap is marked - use Dot 4 fluid - which is not green, but there is a different type of brake fluid which is green. The two types are not interchangeable, recommend you check with whoever topped up the fluid last.
Bulb failure lamp is on.
Correct sequence for ABS light is: Switch ignition on, ABS lamp illuminates, then goes out after approximately 1-5 seconds.
If the wrong fluid has been added the brake seals will fail.
O/s front tyre is close to the limit.
There is oil on the engine, gearbox & axle.
Washers could be adjusted better.
Bulb warning lamp on, all lights are working.
Corrosion at rear end underneath, some of which is only just acceptable for the mot.
Covers preventing access to some components.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
O/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.
O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.
Some oil on engine.
Some play in steering idler.
Bulb warning lamp on, all lights are working.
Corrosion at rear end underneath, some of which is only just acceptable for the mot.
Covers preventing access to some components.
O/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.
O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.
Some oil on engine.
Some play in steering idler.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust starting to leak
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
centre exhaust starting to leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
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J407 RFC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 J407 RFC, 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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J407 RFC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 April 1992.
Is J407 RFC safe to buy?
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