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J572 RRO

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

164,432 mi
Last recorded164,432 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ572 RRO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2010 164,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 160,544 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 160,544 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 15,275 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 15,266 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J572 RRO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J572 RRO, 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 J572 RRO registered?

J572 RRO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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