MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,729 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front indicator unit damage
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front indicator unit damage
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low n/s o/s (1.8)
Oil leak ()
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
brake pad warning light on unable to see brake pads
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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J899 STX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Purple with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 J899 STX, 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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How do I check the history of J899 STX?
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What year was J899 STX registered?
J899 STX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J899 STX safe to buy?
The MOT history for J899 STX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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