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J876 WOC

1991 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,830 mi
Last recorded175,830 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 260121,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ876 WOC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 175,830 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 175,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2009 172,950 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 170,618 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 170,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2007 163,572 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 150,447 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 150,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J876 WOC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J876 WOC, 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 J876 WOC registered?

J876 WOC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J876 WOC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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