MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,856 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front & rear brake discs corroded
front & rear suspensions corroded
front brake hose ferrules corroded
windscreen chipped & rear bumper damaged
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front & rear brake discs corroded
front & rear suspensions corroded
front brake hose ferrules corroded
windscreen chipped & rear bumper damaged
front & rear brake discs corroded
front & rear suspensions corroded
o/s/f brake hose ferule corroded
o/s/f tyre sidewall perished
rear bumper damaged
windscreen chipped
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front & rear brake discs corroded
front & rear suspensions corroded
o/s/f brake hose ferule corroded
o/s/f tyre sidewall perished
rear bumper damaged
windscreen chipped
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J416 SEL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J416 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 J416 SEL registered?
J416 SEL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 10 April 1992.
Is J416 SEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for J416 SEL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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