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J407 RFC

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,969 mi
Last recorded113,969 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ407 RFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 113,969 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 111,911 miles

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

There is oil on the engine, gearbox & axle.

Washers could be adjusted better.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 111,872 miles

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.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 105,975 miles

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.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 105,975 miles

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.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 102,410 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 100,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 97,355 miles

centre exhaust starting to leak

Fail 28 Feb 2006 97,355 miles

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.

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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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.

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