MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,129 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)
registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font both front and rear (6.3.4d)
Oil leak ()
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
steel fuel lines very rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both rear tyres starting to crack and perish within treads
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both rear tyres starting to crack and perish within treads
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
light play in both front wheel bearings
light play in steering system
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
light play in both front wheel bearings
light play in steering system
All four tyres are cracked and perished
Front brake discs are worn and lipped
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear brake discs are worn and slightly lipped
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
All four tyres are cracked and perished
Front brake discs are worn and lipped
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear brake discs are worn and slightly lipped
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system is corroded
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
car has engine and floor covers fitted. unable to see certain testable items.
oil leak from rear diff.
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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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J505 XWC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Gold with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J505 XWC, 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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J505 XWC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 January 1992.
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