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Mercedes-Benz 260

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 2,599 cc

K55 RJSMOT history

K55 RJS is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 260 first used on 13 Oct 1992. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 225,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
225,962 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 RJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
260
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
13 Oct 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 RJS was last recorded at 225,962 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 3,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
222,114 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,848 miles
Average per year
4,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,962 miles
  • 2025 – 222,114 miles
  • 2024 – 219,083 miles
  • 2023 – 214,175 miles
  • 2022 – 209,157 miles
  • 2021 – 202,134 miles
  • 2020 – 197,041 miles
  • 2019 – 192,989 miles
  • 2018 – 189,064 miles
  • 2017 – 186,881 miles
  • 2016 – 183,169 miles
  • 2015 – 178,682 miles
  • 2014 – 174,174 miles
  • 2013 – 168,285 miles
  • 2012 – 164,278 miles
  • 2011 – 159,928 miles
  • 2010 – 154,742 miles
  • 2009 – 151,097 miles
  • 2008 – 145,940 miles
  • 2007 – 140,486 miles
  • 2006 – 135,059 miles
  • 2005 – 130,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,962 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,962 miles (+3,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    225,962 miles
    Test number
    347355362682
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass222,114 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    222,114 miles
    Test number
    649504327479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass219,083 miles (+4,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    219,083 miles
    Test number
    261411119846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass214,175 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    214,175 miles
    Test number
    997439443068
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail214,173 miles (+5,016)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,173 miles
    Test number
    129880313333
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass209,157 miles (+7,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    209,157 miles
    Test number
    488640134477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass202,134 miles (+5,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    202,134 miles
    Test number
    835186785711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass197,041 miles (+4,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    197,041 miles
    Test number
    443860608658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass192,989 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    192,989 miles
    Test number
    169711497524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass189,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    189,064 miles
    Test number
    152446404242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail189,063 miles (+2,182)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,063 miles
    Test number
    228344547980
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  12. Pass186,881 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    186,881 miles
    Test number
    624398940735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass183,169 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    183,169 miles
    Test number
    696135995584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass178,682 miles (+4,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    178,682 miles
    Test number
    418053822445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass174,174 miles (+5,889)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    174,174 miles
    Test number
    775436764274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass168,285 miles (+4,007)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    168,285 miles
    Test number
    747503663258
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass164,278 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    164,278 miles
    Test number
    969644582245
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail164,278 miles (+4,350)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,278 miles
    Test number
    675154782216
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass159,928 miles (+5,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    159,928 miles
    Test number
    385268571476
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass154,742 miles (+3,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    154,742 miles
    Test number
    964171680220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass151,097 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    151,097 miles
    Test number
    872242689222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass145,940 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    145,940 miles
    Test number
    702211398238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass140,486 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    140,486 miles
    Test number
    994392397261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass135,059 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    135,059 miles
    Test number
    210291796205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass130,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    130,531 miles
    Test number
    961054965227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 RJS

Does K55 RJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 RJS is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 RJS?
The MOT on K55 RJS is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 RJS done?
K55 RJS was recorded at 225,962 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,540 miles a year.
Has K55 RJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 RJS has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K55 RJS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K55 RJS find?
K55 RJS passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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