MOT Check for MERCEDES BENZ 260s

The MERCEDES BENZ 260 makes up 18,183 of the overall 25,101,477 MERCEDES BENZ MOT test results. Select your 260 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:13 times
Nearside Front Front position lamp not working  Occurs:24 times
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour  Occurs:26 times
Service brake: efficiency below requirements  Occurs:73 times
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play  Occurs:24 times
Nearside Rear position lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance  Occurs:63 times
Hazard warning lamps inoperative  Occurs:11 times
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Occurs:321 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:184 times
Exhaust system not adequately supported  Occurs:32 times
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak  Occurs:20 times
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive  Occurs:422 times
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel  Occurs:133 times
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working  Occurs:51 times
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance  Occurs:19 times
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint  Occurs:18 times
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A`  Occurs:20 times
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:47 times
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated  Occurs:46 times
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint  Occurs:17 times
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt missing  Occurs:15 times
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam  Occurs:37 times
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured  Occurs:21 times
Exhaust engine idle speed too high  Occurs:12 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour  Occurs:16 times
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