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J928 EJS

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,818 mi
Last recorded87,818 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2006
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ928 EJS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2006 87,818 miles

Offside rear tyre worn ( 3mm )

Front and rear suspension prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive at this time

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Nearside front flexible brake hose corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear tyre worn ( 3mm )

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside front flexible brake hose ferrule corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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J928 EJS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J928 EJS, 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 J928 EJS registered?

J928 EJS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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