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D93 LKM

1987 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,022 mi
Last recorded54,022 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 260114,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD93 LKM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2020 49,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 49,389 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 48,862 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front steering has slight play

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body components surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,330 miles

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 47,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 47,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,478 miles

slight play in steering box

very slight surface rust to offside front brake pipe.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,088 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,614 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 46,269 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,949 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,194 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 45,186 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,303 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 43,121 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 43,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,835 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 40,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D93 LKM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 114,049 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 D93 LKM, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D93 LKM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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