The road tax status for F851 BKU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for F851 BKU?

The MOT for F851 BKU is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 August 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of F851 BKU?

The recorded mileage for F851 BKU is 97,233 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F851 BKU ULEZ compliant?

No, F851 BKU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1988 Mercedes-Benz 260 2.6L Petrol · F851 BKU

F851 BKU

1988 Mercedes-Benz 260 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1988. Recorded mileage 97,233 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ 260
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 07/08/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 97,233 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 07/08/2026

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Mileage: 97,233 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 2599cc

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F851 BKU Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2025
97,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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F851 BKU Mileage History

24/05/202496,880 mi
31/05/202496,880 mi
09/08/202597,233 mi+353 mi

Average of roughly 292 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

F851 BKU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 06:27

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 260 (F851 BKU) between May 2024 and August 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 August 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.

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