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YKK 4X

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,693 mi
Last recorded165,693 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKK 4X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 165,693 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 165,514 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2022 165,514 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2021 165,085 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 165,074 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 165,061 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 165,060 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 163,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 163,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2016 120,461 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 120,461 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2015 120,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 120,461 miles

front and rear brake pipes and flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2013 120,461 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

rear bumper insecure on n/s/r of the vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2012 120,461 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2009 120,461 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 120,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 120,461 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 120,461 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 109,827 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 109,827 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 101,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 94,257 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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YKK 4X is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 116,023 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 YKK 4X, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YKK 4X is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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