MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,531 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Front suspension coil springs corroding.
Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter starting to crack.
Nearside front tyre heavily perished.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear discs slightly pitted
slight play in nearside front steering idler rod
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear discs slightly pitted
slight play in nearside front steering idler rod
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wiper blade smears a bit.
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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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C894 TJM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 117,630 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 C894 TJM, 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 40 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 C894 TJM registered?
C894 TJM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C894 TJM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C894 TJM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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