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J790 HVH

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,201 mi
Last recorded179,201 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ790 HVH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2007 179,201 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 179,201 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 168,201 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2006 168,201 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J790 HVH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 121,304 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 J790 HVH, 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 35 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 J790 HVH registered?

J790 HVH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 30 October 1991.

Is J790 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J790 HVH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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