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J730 SPM

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,674 mi
Last recorded170,674 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ730 SPM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 170,674 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 170,674 miles

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

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

oil leak on rear axel

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2007 158,678 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 147,878 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 147,878 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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)

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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J730 SPM 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 60%.

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 J730 SPM, 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 J730 SPM registered?

J730 SPM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 21 May 1992.

Is J730 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J730 SPM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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