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J478 SEG

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,854 mi
Last recorded135,854 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 SEG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 135,854 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 135,601 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 135,601 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 134,215 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 134,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 132,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall cut

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 132,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall cut

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 130,643 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 130,643 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 126,851 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 122,306 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 122,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 116,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 103,840 miles

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

offside rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

Fail 8 Apr 2010 103,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 29 Jan 2009 94,433 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

diff leaking

Fail 28 Jan 2009 94,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

diff leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2007 81,408 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 78,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 78,380 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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J478 SEG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J478 SEG, 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 J478 SEG registered?

J478 SEG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 20 January 1992.

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