MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
off side front strut dust cover missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?
Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K252 LUS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 110,137 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 K252 LUS, 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 33 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 K252 LUS registered?
K252 LUS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 February 1993.
Is K252 LUS safe to buy?
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