MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,848 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
spare wheel well coroded and holed
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leak
rear axle oil leak
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in drivers seat
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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L836 XLM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 110,137 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 L836 XLM, 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 33 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 L836 XLM registered?
L836 XLM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 8 September 1993.
Is L836 XLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for L836 XLM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L836 XLM have outstanding finance?
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