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J882 XAJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,220 mi
Last recorded46,220 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ882 XAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 May 2025 46,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,953 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 44,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak centre front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body showing sign of corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2019 43,703 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 43,700 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 42,997 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,554 miles

GENRAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,604 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

genral underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2015 39,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

floor pan holed on o/s,general component rust due to age

Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,281 miles

floor pan holed on o/s,general component rust due to age

Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,276 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 38,276 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,020 miles

front propshaft to gearbox rubber worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,579 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2012 35,579 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2011 35,568 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear cv boot clips missing rear discs correded oil leak on engine n/s/r backing plate starting to correde

Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,039 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 33,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,004 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,573 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Propshaft component defective

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 30,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Propshaft component defective

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 29,599 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,599 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,693 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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J882 XAJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 125,308 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 J882 XAJ, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J882 XAJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 10 June 1992.

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