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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground abs wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
O/S/R exhaust mount broken
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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YX03 BMD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 YX03 BMD, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YX03 BMD registered?
YX03 BMD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 May 2003.
Is YX03 BMD safe to buy?
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