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J844 LKE

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,979 mi
Last recorded216,979 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ844 LKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2009 216,979 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 216,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 204,861 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 175,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J844 LKE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J844 LKE, 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 J844 LKE registered?

J844 LKE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 10 August 1991.

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