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J646 HMR

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,749 mi
Last recorded141,749 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ646 HMR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 141,749 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 140,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 131,909 miles

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

both floorpans corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 126,581 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 122,424 miles

both front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

floor pan under seat area slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2006 119,359 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 119,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 112,726 miles

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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J646 HMR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J646 HMR, 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 J646 HMR registered?

J646 HMR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 28 October 1991.

Is J646 HMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J646 HMR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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