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J960 NBJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,608 mi
Last recorded91,608 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ960 NBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 91,608 miles

Both rear brake discs corroding

N/s/r tyre worn low on edge

Fail 28 Nov 2007 83,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 83,047 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 79,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,586 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2006 73,322 miles

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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J960 NBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J960 NBJ, 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 J960 NBJ registered?

J960 NBJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J960 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J960 NBJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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