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H61 KHC

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,560 mi
Last recorded65,560 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH61 KHC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 65,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 62,743 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 62,722 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 58,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 53,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,836 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 49,508 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,071 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 48,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,901 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,327 miles

Offside Front ball joint rough when rotated

Fail 29 Jun 2017 46,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet battery area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front ball joint rough when rotated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,327 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,860 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 44,796 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,335 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 43,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,976 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,790 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,353 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,966 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,581 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 35,481 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2007 33,782 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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H61 KHC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 116,023 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 H61 KHC, 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 36 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 H61 KHC registered?

H61 KHC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H61 KHC safe to buy?

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