1989 Mercedes 3.0L Diesel · F261 GUG
1989 Mercedes (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1989. Recorded mileage 94,231 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2998cc
F261 GUG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 94,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F261 GUG Mileage History
- 10/11/202263,997 mi
- 23/11/202264,003 mi+6 mi
- 11/06/202694,231 mi+30,228 mi
Average of roughly 8,437 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
F261 GUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes Unknown (F261 GUG) between November 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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