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J650 NBC

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Gold Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

186,745 mi
Last recorded186,745 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ650 NBC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 186,745 miles

Front hub components corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear differential has slight leak

front sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 177,458 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2017 177,458 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2016 173,023 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 170,224 miles

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 20 Jan 2014 168,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 14 Jan 2013 167,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 165,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 163,612 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jan 2010 162,047 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight damage to offside front fog lamp lens

Pass 22 Jan 2009 159,966 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jan 2008 157,530 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 152,378 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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J650 NBC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Gold with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J650 NBC, 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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J650 NBC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 10 February 1992.

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