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K689 KSR

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,980 mi
Last recorded126,980 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK689 KSR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 126,980 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 126,980 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 126,979 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 123,726 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 118,367 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 115,613 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,009 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 105,962 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 102,441 miles

nearside front has slightly free play from dumper baljoint

Pass 18 Oct 2012 99,629 miles

Brake fluid below maximum level.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear shocker casing missing.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear service brake performance lower than nearside rear.

Offside rear shocker casing missing.

Rear exhaust backbox rubber missing but exhaust not insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil low.

slight oil leak.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 94,463 miles

Near side front tyre slightly cracking.

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 89,753 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 89,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,458 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 88,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 87,276 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 86,574 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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K689 KSR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 K689 KSR, 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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K689 KSR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 6 October 1992.

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