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D101 JWW

1986 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,921 mi
Last recorded167,921 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2005
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 260117,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD101 JWW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2005 167,921 miles

smoking slightly on idle!!!!!!!!!!!!!********

Fail 28 Dec 2005 167,921 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front outer antirollbar bushes worn!!!!!

both rear tyres close to legal limit!!!!*******

brake pipes at rear corroded!!!

damp around power steering pump and noisy!

damp around steering box below bulkhead!!!!!

nsf steering idler arm worn!!!!

osr wheel outer arch corroded! drivers door outer corroded and holed!

rear subframe corroded in places! both sills outer corroded around jacking points!!!!!!

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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D101 JWW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D101 JWW, 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 D101 JWW registered?

D101 JWW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D101 JWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D101 JWW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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