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J533 MJL

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Turquoise Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,686 mi
Last recorded106,686 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ533 MJL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 106,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 106,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 106,041 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Slight under body corrosion and under seal all areas

Pass 3 Dec 2016 105,847 miles

Underbody General Corrosion

Pass 21 May 2015 105,119 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 105,119 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 103,567 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 97,453 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front offside nearside tyres worn on inner

rear offside tyre worn on inner

Pass 26 Feb 2010 94,860 miles

n/s/f fog light broken..front prop shaft rubber coupling worn..front tyres worn inner edges..o/s/r tyre worn inner edge..corrosion rear pipe..o/s/f susp. arm bushes deteriating

Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,799 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s mirror secured with tape

Pass 19 Feb 2008 88,236 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 84,026 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 79,599 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 79,382 miles

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.

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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J533 MJL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Turquoise with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J533 MJL, 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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What year was J533 MJL registered?

J533 MJL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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