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J51 KTC

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,943 mi
Last recorded81,943 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51 KTC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 81,943 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 81,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,683 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,929 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 67,293 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,205 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 22 Sep 2020 63,205 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,152 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 62,774 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 62,385 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,831 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 61,334 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,135 miles

fuel cap seal perishing , slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,741 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 56,122 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,578 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,109 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 52,266 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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J51 KTC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J51 KTC, 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 J51 KTC registered?

J51 KTC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J51 KTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J51 KTC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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