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K131 AJB

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,546 mi
Last recorded106,546 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK131 AJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 106,546 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both frt lower suspension arm mtgs corroding

oil leak engine

Pass 9 Oct 2017 104,599 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 102,757 miles

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

rear no plate discolour

Pass 7 Oct 2015 99,072 miles

centre exh bracket rusty

rear pads low

rear tailpipe rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,477 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,810 miles

exhaust frt pipe mtg bracket corroded

n/s/r tyre deep cuts in tread

Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,891 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2011 85,893 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 85,893 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,453 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 79,494 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 75,835 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 74,098 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,015 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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K131 AJB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K131 AJB, 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 K131 AJB registered?

K131 AJB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K131 AJB safe to buy?

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