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JJ51 CAL

2010 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Diesel 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

170,454 mi
Last recorded170,454 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ51 CAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 170,454 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 154,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 154,874 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NS & OS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 143,539 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 139,514 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 131,489 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 124,977 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 117,273 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,790 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 99,789 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,593 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,318 miles

off and near sides brake discs need replacing next pads change

Fail 9 Sep 2015 85,300 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near and off sides (4.1.E.1)

off and near sides brake discs need replacing next pads change

Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,476 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,586 miles

front and rear pads getting low

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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JJ51 CAL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JJ51 CAL, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JJ51 CAL registered?

JJ51 CAL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is JJ51 CAL safe to buy?

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