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J703 HGK

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,694 mi
Last recorded77,694 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ703 HGK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 77,694 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 76,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 76,076 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 75,903 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering linkage component

Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,265 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,891 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 71,891 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 63,459 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension top mounting bushes heavily perished.

Offside rear seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,070 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front strut top mounting bushes heavily perished.

Propshaft front flexible coupling slightly worn.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 60,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front strut top mounting bushes heavily perished.

Propshaft front flexible coupling slightly worn.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,240 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,831 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,104 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,416 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 70,416 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,755 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 60,198 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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J703 HGK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J703 HGK, 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 J703 HGK registered?

J703 HGK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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