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J434 JMC

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,508 mi
Last recorded161,508 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ434 JMC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 161,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 159,252 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 159,252 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 157,078 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 157,073 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 154,258 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 151,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 146,942 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 140,894 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 135,002 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2006 128,026 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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J434 JMC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J434 JMC, 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 J434 JMC registered?

J434 JMC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 17 June 1992.

Is J434 JMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J434 JMC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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