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K59 EHX

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,519 mi
Last recorded131,519 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK59 EHX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 131,519 miles

o/s/f inner wing corroded/holed

Pass 10 Jan 2025 129,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f inner wing corroded/holed.

Pass 2 Jan 2024 126,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f inner wing corroded/holed.

Pass 3 Jan 2023 123,358 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 120,432 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 120,396 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 117,507 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2019 112,765 miles

corrosion to o/s/f chassis

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 112,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to o/s/f chassis

Pass 23 Jun 2018 110,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 108,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 103,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 89,859 miles

lift to both front lower ball joints

Pass 8 Mar 2014 94,743 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 94,743 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 91,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 87,484 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 83,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 78,616 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,045 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 75,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 72,559 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,749 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 70,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 67,463 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 64,180 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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K59 EHX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K59 EHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K59 EHX registered?

K59 EHX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 11 August 1992.

Is K59 EHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K59 EHX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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