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H495 KEL

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

Beige Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,293 mi
Last recorded187,293 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH495 KEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 187,293 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 185,353 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 181,587 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 178,776 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2021 178,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2020 175,449 miles

slight oil leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2019 173,662 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 171,032 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 166,969 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 163,188 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 160,174 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 156,318 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 156,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 153,240 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 153,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 149,886 miles

offside rear steel brake pipe to flexable hose outer coating peeling from pipe

Pass 27 Sep 2011 147,252 miles

offside rear steel brake pipe to flexable outer coating peeling on steel pipe

Pass 16 Sep 2010 145,791 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 143,078 miles

. nearside/offside front tyres tread depth 4-5mm

Pass 18 Sep 2008 140,688 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 137,414 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 137,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 135,040 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 132,438 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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H495 KEL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in Beige with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H495 KEL, 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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What year was H495 KEL registered?

H495 KEL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H495 KEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H495 KEL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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