MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,837 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
slight bind offside front brake
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
slight bind offside front brake
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
n/s/r lens cracked
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
n/s/r lens cracked
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S front indicator lens cracked
Rear number plate slightly delaminated
Temporary repair to N/S rear light lens
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S front indicator lens cracked
Rear number plate slightly delaminated
Temporary repair to N/S rear light lens
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
slight corrosion to both rear chasias by suspension mounts
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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J970 HOR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 J970 HOR, 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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What year was J970 HOR registered?
J970 HOR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 8 November 1991.
Is J970 HOR safe to buy?
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