1991 Mercedes-Benz 260 2.6L Petrol · POD 5
1991 Mercedes-Benz 260 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1991. Recorded mileage 96,604 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 260
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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POD 5 Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2023
- 96,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
POD 5 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 260 (POD 5) between January 2006 and April 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15H (4.1.D.1b)”; “Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE INTO BACKBOX (7.1.2)”.
POD 5 Mileage History
- 30/01/200670,077 mi
- 02/04/200773,690 mi+3,613 mi
- 23/10/200878,690 mi+5,000 mi
- 18/03/201587,360 mi+8,670 mi
- 24/03/201794,211 mi+6,851 mi
- 17/04/201894,458 mi+247 mi
- 01/05/201894,472 mi+14 mi
- 02/05/201995,034 mi+562 mi
- 17/07/202095,754 mi+720 mi
- 12/04/202196,067 mi+313 mi
- 30/04/202296,468 mi+401 mi
- 29/04/202396,604 mi+136 mi
- 29/04/202396,604 mi
Average of roughly 1,538 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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