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K872 ANT

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,262 mi
Last recorded139,262 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK872 ANT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 139,262 miles

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

front number plate delaminated / damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2011 139,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front number plate delaminated / damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2010 132,513 miles

all tyres getting low

engine leaking oil

exhaust heavily corroded

ns head light holed but no adverse pattern

Fail 3 Feb 2009 130,841 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

excessive parking brake travel

front number plate damaged

oil leak(s)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2009 130,841 miles

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

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

excessive parking brake travel

front number plate damaged

oil leak(s)

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2008 127,062 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 127,062 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

adv both front wheel bearings have slight play

adv nsr and osr brake pipes starting to corrode

f no pate cracked

nsf h lamp is holed. beam pattern not effected

Pass 18 Jan 2007 122,676 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 116,377 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 116,369 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side head lamp chiped

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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K872 ANT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K872 ANT, 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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What year was K872 ANT registered?

K872 ANT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 7 September 1992.

Is K872 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K872 ANT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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