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444 TN

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,442 mi
Last recorded68,442 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration444 TN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 68,442 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 68,162 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 66,773 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 66,001 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 65,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 64,811 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 13 Apr 2018 63,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,741 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,201 miles

Offside Rear side wall perishing

Nearside Rear side wall perishing

Offside Front side wall perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 57,457 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear shocker dust cover loose

Fail 12 Apr 2013 56,048 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear shocker dust cover loose

Fail 20 Apr 2012 51,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,948 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,928 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,364 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,276 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 38,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,828 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 37,786 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,814 miles

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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444 TN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 125,308 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 444 TN, 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 34 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 444 TN registered?

444 TN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is 444 TN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 444 TN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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