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K19 DAK

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,346 mi
Last recorded146,346 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 DAK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 146,346 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 146,331 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 142,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake discs corroded

hole in nearside rear wing

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside registration plate light dim

offside front brake juddering, just in limit

offside rear shocker mount heavily corroded

rear exhaust mount cracked

slight exhaust leak at manifold

Fail 19 Jun 2008 142,882 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake discs corroded

hole in nearside rear wing

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside registration plate light dim

offside front brake juddering, just in limit

offside rear shocker mount heavily corroded

rear exhaust mount cracked

slight exhaust leak at manifold

Pass 18 Jun 2007 140,432 miles

2gas emissions test carried out

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rear mounts perished

front chassis coroding around suspension arm mounts

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside front brake pipe slightly coroded

Fail 11 Jun 2007 140,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

2 gas emissions test carried out

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rear mounts perished

front cahssis coroding arouns suspension arm mounts

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside front brake pipe slightly coroded

Pass 12 Jun 2006 138,196 miles

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

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)

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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K19 DAK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K19 DAK, 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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K19 DAK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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