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K954 KWY

1992 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,731 mi
Last recorded180,731 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 260125,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK954 KWY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 180,731 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 180,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 173,358 miles

corrosion around rear shocker tops

Fail 22 Dec 2008 173,358 miles

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

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

corrosion around rear shocker tops

Fail 29 Nov 2008 173,348 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 162,397 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2007 162,397 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2006 155,547 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 775,841 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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K954 KWY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K954 KWY, 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 K954 KWY registered?

K954 KWY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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