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J894 BAR

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,433 mi
Last recorded72,433 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ894 BAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,433 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front inner/under wheel arch area and around washer bottle area excessively corroded but not near any prescribed area.

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates. (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Front and rear sub-frames corroded. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 72,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front inner/under wheel arch area and around washer bottle area excessively corroded but not near any prescribed area.

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates. (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Front and rear sub-frames corroded. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,364 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner/under wheel arch area and around washer bottle area excessively corroded but not near any prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 72,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 72,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner wing under and around washer bottle area excessively corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 72,292 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by both wishbone mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner wing excessively corroded under and around waher bottle

Offside Front slight creek from steering/suspension when wheel rocked or right lock

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 72,267 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 70,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,797 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 68,596 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J894 BAR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 J894 BAR, 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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J894 BAR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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