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F505 KMB

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

158,150 mi
Last recorded158,150 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 KMB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 158,150 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 153,766 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 146,274 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 142,135 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 140,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 139,021 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 138,331 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated gearbox to front of prop (6.1.7 (d) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 36,215 miles

rear fog switch stiff

slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 3 Jan 2017 132,862 miles

exhaust in poor condition and has several leaks

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 27 Jan 2016 130,848 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 21 Jan 2016 130,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Dec 2014 128,844 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 128,772 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 124,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 122,003 miles

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

Nearside front wing arches slightly corroded

Offside front wing arches slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 115,506 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

power steering box has a slight leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 108,391 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 108,390 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

differential seal leaking slightly

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

o/s/f wing corroded but no sharp edges

slight outer wall damage to n/s/f tyre

steering box has a light misting of oil & the system has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2006 103,157 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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F505 KMB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 120,574 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 F505 KMB, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F505 KMB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 22 May 1989.

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