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K408 EYT

1993 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,985 mi
Last recorded11,985 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 260110,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK408 EYT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 11,985 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 11,946 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 11,557 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 11,238 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 10,483 miles

Both rear tyre perished and cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 10,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre perished and cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 9,902 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 9,818 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2017 9,818 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres perished and cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 9,308 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 9,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 9,252 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 7,943 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 5,045 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 5,045 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 2,769 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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K408 EYT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K408 EYT, 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 K408 EYT registered?

K408 EYT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 22 July 1993.

Is K408 EYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K408 EYT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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