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K597 GEV

1993 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,877 mi
Last recorded141,877 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 260110,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 GEV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 141,877 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 141,781 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 141,416 miles

Coil spring corroded offside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 141,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 140,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill/step (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded nearside front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 140,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded nearside front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 138,645 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 136,977 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

hub caps fitted wheel retainers not checked

n/s headlamp glass shows stone damage

o/s/f tyre shows inner/outer edgewear starting to crack/perrish around the tread area

slight play detected at n/s steering idler

Pass 8 Nov 2013 135,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 131,289 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,360 miles

wiper switch faulty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 121,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 121,557 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2009 119,014 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 119,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 113,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 110,146 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 110,137 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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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K597 GEV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K597 GEV, 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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K597 GEV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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