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K952 EEP

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,812 mi
Last recorded135,812 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK952 EEP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 135,812 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 135,793 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 135,706 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 135,425 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 134,996 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 132,884 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 131,378 miles

Rear Subframe Bushes Detoriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2017 131,000 miles

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 131,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 130,554 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,040 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 124,141 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 124,130 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

surface rust to offside rear suspension subframe mount area.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 120,521 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 120,519 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 117,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 113,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 113,914 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 109,771 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 102,932 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 102,926 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 94,745 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 94,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 84,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,954 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 75,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 66,988 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 66,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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K952 EEP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K952 EEP, 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 K952 EEP registered?

K952 EEP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 7 September 1992.

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