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J868 SRD

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,258 mi
Last recorded97,258 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ868 SRD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 97,258 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 94,530 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,662 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 92,584 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,652 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 90,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 88,066 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 87,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,738 miles

brake pad warning light on

slight blow rear exhaust joint

slight misfire on engine

Fail 18 Apr 2018 83,738 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pad warning light on

slight blow rear exhaust joint

slight misfire on engine

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,063 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded both sides front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,289 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,219 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 73,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,858 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,594 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 67,481 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,798 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 65,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,117 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 64,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,102 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,146 miles

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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J868 SRD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J868 SRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J868 SRD registered?

J868 SRD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 11 October 1991.

Is J868 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J868 SRD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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