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W389 BKM

2000 Mercedes-benz 260

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,545 mi
Last recorded100,545 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 BKM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 100,545 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 100,545 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 93,984 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 84,410 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 82,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,867 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 80,867 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,757 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,023 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Offside rear jacking point rubber missing.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 73,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine management light on.

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

Offside rear jacking point rubber missing.

Washer fluid low light on.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,303 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front fog lamp is not working

Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,598 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 50,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,583 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 46,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,624 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,786 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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W389 BKM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 260 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W389 BKM, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W389 BKM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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