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J4 PNM

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,023 mi
Last recorded160,023 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 PNM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2015 160,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2014 158,658 miles

Nearside front tyre slight cracking inside tread

Fail 8 May 2014 158,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre slight cracking inside tread

Pass 12 Apr 2013 158,114 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 158,062 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 158,029 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 158,029 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 155,574 miles

advice temp repaire near side wing sharp edge temp repair with tape advice corrostion on wing advice

boot full advice should be empty for mot test also car not clear in side advice

fuel cap seal starting to deteriate ? advice

majour oil leak on engine advice

near side front wheel bearing slight play advice will deterate advice

near side rear brake pipe starting to corroide advice

off side sill panel starting corrostion advice will req welding in near future advice not near any mountings

rear suspention bushes starting to split advice both lower rear arms advice

Pass 23 Mar 2009 148,684 miles

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

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

Offside front window does not operate

Pass 25 Mar 2008 144,618 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 144,618 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 135,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 125,914 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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J4 PNM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J4 PNM, 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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J4 PNM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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