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K901 TKE

1993 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,725 mi
Last recorded152,725 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 260110,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK901 TKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2008 152,725 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 140,624 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 124,603 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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K901 TKE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K901 TKE, 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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What year was K901 TKE registered?

K901 TKE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K901 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K901 TKE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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