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K192 ABV

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,440 mi
Last recorded126,440 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK192 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 126,440 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 126,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre inside edge worn

oil leak on rear diff

osf tyre inside edge worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 122,142 miles

Battery loose

Brake and fule pipes pitted

N/S/R Tyre punctured

Oil leaks from rear diff

Oil leaks on engine all over

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear number plate disfigured

Strong advisory on front brake flex pipes (cracking)

Strong advisory on front tyres scrub inner tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded rear silencer

Fail 29 Oct 2010 122,110 miles

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

Battery loose

Brake and fule pipes pitted

N/S/R Tyre punctured

Oil leaks from rear diff

Oil leaks on engine all over

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear number plate disfigured

Strong advisory on front brake flex pipes (cracking)

Strong advisory on front tyres scrub inner tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded rear silencer

Pass 1 Dec 2009 119,527 miles

Brake discs all round slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Slight buckle on n/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2009 119,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake discs all round slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight buckle on n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2008 115,324 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 115,324 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 110,649 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 110,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 107,656 miles

both rear tyres worn to just under 3mm

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

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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K192 ABV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K192 ABV, 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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K192 ABV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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