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H861 KBH

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

295,087 mi
Last recorded295,087 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH861 KBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 295,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front steering linkage component slight play

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 292,552 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 289,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 286,991 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 286,941 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 286,921 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 286,719 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 286,280 miles

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Oil leak REAR DIFF ()

Fail 18 May 2018 286,280 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Oil leak REAR DIFF ()

Pass 15 May 2017 285,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

differential oil leak

engine oil leak underside

Pass 10 May 2016 284,942 miles

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

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 18 May 2015 284,068 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 284,068 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 283,802 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 283,796 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 283,293 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 282,215 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 281,692 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 281,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 280,103 miles

front tyres on 2mm

Pass 24 Jul 2008 279,296 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2007 272,807 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 266,245 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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H861 KBH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H861 KBH, 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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H861 KBH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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