MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,118 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion at bottom of b post
o/s/f window inop
o/s/r shock absorber leaking
front sub frame corrodeds
o/s/r shock absorber leaking
rear silencer deteriorated
small chip in windscreen
chip in windscreen
exhaust tail pipe corroded
front cross member corroded
n/s/r tyre wall damaged
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
chip in windscreen
exhaust tail pipe corroded
front cross member corroded
n/s/r tyre wall damaged
front cross member c orroded
o/s/r sub frame mounting c orroded
small hole in rear silencer
front cross member corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres tread low
front cross member corroded
o/s/r tyre tread 2mm
corrosion brake pipes & ferrules
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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J513 RFJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J513 RFJ, 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 J513 RFJ registered?
J513 RFJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 18 October 1991.
Is J513 RFJ safe to buy?
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