MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
wiper perrished emmisions on limit
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
sill / engine tray fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
lower engine tray fitted
nearside front wheel arch corroding
offside rear wheel arch corroding
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J786 SPP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 J786 SPP, 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 J786 SPP registered?
J786 SPP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 18 May 1992.
Is J786 SPP safe to buy?
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