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J776 UBL

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Gold Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

158,277 mi
Last recorded158,277 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ776 UBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 158,277 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 158,276 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 156,342 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust system corroding slightly front to rear

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 154,437 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 153,584 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2019 146,640 miles

slight blow exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2018 139,543 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 137,376 miles

rear brake hoses perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 136,813 miles

offside rear shockabsorber shaft heavily corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 135,984 miles

exhaust system rusty

oil leak

rear brake pads low

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

stonechips in zone B

Pass 16 Dec 2014 135,148 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 134,052 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 133,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 132,251 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 129,641 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 123,914 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 123,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 117,815 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 114,751 miles

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

gearbox exhaust support corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2006 110,637 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 103,688 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 103,688 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT FLASHING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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J776 UBL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Gold with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J776 UBL, 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 J776 UBL registered?

J776 UBL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 23 January 1992.

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The MOT history for J776 UBL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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