MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,587 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
o/s/r light cluster cracked
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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
o/s/r light cluster cracked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r light cluster damaged
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r light cluster damaged
o/s/r light cluster damaged
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
o/s/r light cluster damaged
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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J497 HMV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 121,304 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 J497 HMV, 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 35 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 J497 HMV registered?
J497 HMV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J497 HMV safe to buy?
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