MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad wear light on
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Corrosion to nearside front wing
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Oil leak
Park brake needs adjustment to travel of lever
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Strong smell of fuel at time of test but no leak found!!
Wiper smearing when tested
load in boot area not inspected
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Corrosion to nearside front wing
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Park brake needs adjustment to travel of lever
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Strong smell of fuel at time of test but no leak found!!
Wiper smearing when tested
load in boot area not inspected
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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J865 CGO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 J865 CGO, 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 J865 CGO registered?
J865 CGO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 9 October 1991.
Is J865 CGO safe to buy?
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