MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,678 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres are wearing on extreme edges [195/65/15h]
Centre exhaust has corroded patches
Front no plate is starting to fade and has small crack
Front prop shaft joint is splitting
Ns rear tyre has worn to legal limit [195/65/15h]
Os rear tyre has worn to 2.5mm
Stone chip in os headlamp glass
front wiper split still clearing screen
advise front number plate damage
Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front no plate damaged(borderline)
nail in nearside front tyre
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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J942 SPB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 J942 SPB, 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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How do I check the history of J942 SPB?
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What year was J942 SPB registered?
J942 SPB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 16 April 1992.
Is J942 SPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for J942 SPB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J942 SPB have outstanding finance?
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