MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,860 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
damage at nearside mirror
minor damage at headlamps
nearside front tyre wearing close to limit at inner edge
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
damage at nearside mirror
minor damage at headlamps
nearside front tyre wearing close to limit at inner edge
engine oil leaks
heat covers around rear and centre exhaust boxs rusting away
hole in o/s headlight glass
n/s door mirror glass cracked
n/s/f washer jet needs adjusting
o/s/f window not working
o/s/r mud flap hanging loose
o/s/r shock cover hanging loose
rear axle leaking oil
rust started on both front wheel archs
strong advice n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit of 1,6mm
strong advice n/s/r tyre on limit of 1,6mm
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside front outer wing corrosion
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
chip in both headlight glasses
o/s/rear shock absorer case broken
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
engine fault broke down g/box fault
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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K499 UHA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 K499 UHA, 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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K499 UHA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 5 November 1992.
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