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J910 RRJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,437 mi
Last recorded182,437 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ910 RRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 182,437 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 165,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 150,062 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 133,857 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 133,857 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 130,315 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 130,315 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 130,151 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J910 RRJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J910 RRJ, 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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What year was J910 RRJ registered?

J910 RRJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J910 RRJ safe to buy?

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