MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,703 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bulb warning light on instrument cluster but bulbs working ok
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear bumper cracked
Rear subframe bushes perishing but not resulting in excessive movement
Very slight exhaust leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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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J518 KWM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J518 KWM, 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 J518 KWM registered?
J518 KWM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J518 KWM safe to buy?
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