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1989 MERCEDES-BENZ 2602.6L Petrol

F262 LJO

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Considering this 1989 MERCEDES-BENZ 260? It's a Petrol with a 2599cc engine showing 149,196 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 14/10/2026
Tax
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
2599cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 at 149,196 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming that the vehicle is currently roadworthy and that the maintenance trend has remained stable over the past three years. The mileage pattern shows a low annual average of about 4,032 miles for a 37‑year‑old Mercedes‑Benz, with the recorded distance staying virtually unchanged from 149,050 miles in October 2023 to 149,131 miles in October 2024 and 149,196 miles in October 2025, indicating minimal use or long periods of standing rather than rapid accumulation. Although the MOT history lists repeated tests with no recorded defects, the back‑to‑back failures in late 2024 and early 2025 suggest that intermittent issues may exist; a buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, examine brake discs and calipers for binding or corrosion, check the exhaust system for rust or leaks, and verify structural integrity for hidden corrosion around the chassis and wheel arches. Given the low annual mileage and clean MOT outcomes, the vehicle appears well‑maintained, but a thorough physical inspection focusing on these key components is essential to confirm that the lack of recorded defects reflects genuine condition rather than deferred maintenance.

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70
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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 at 149,196 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming that the vehicle is currently roadworthy and that the maintenance trend has remained stable over the past three years. The mileage pattern shows a low annual average of about 4,032 miles for a 37‑year‑old Mercedes‑Benz, with the recorded distance staying virtually unchanged from 149,050 miles in October 2023 to 149,131 miles in October 2024 and 149,196 miles in October 2025, indicating minimal use or long periods of standing rather than rapid accumulation. Although the MOT history lists repeated tests with no recorded defects, the back‑to‑back failures in late 2024 and early 2025 suggest that intermittent issues may exist; a buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, examine brake discs and calipers for binding or corrosion, check the exhaust system for rust or leaks, and verify structural integrity for hidden corrosion around the chassis and wheel arches. Given the low annual mileage and clean MOT outcomes, the vehicle appears well‑maintained, but a thorough physical inspection focusing on these key components is essential to confirm that the lack of recorded defects reflects genuine condition rather than deferred maintenance.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1989, this Mercedes-Benz 260 with plate F262 LJO has undergone 5 MOT inspections since October 2023.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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