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1989 Mercedes 208 2.4L Diesel · G260 SSN

G260 SSN

1989 Mercedes 208 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1989. Recorded mileage 45,564 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MERCEDES 208
Year / Origin
1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/05/2015
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
45,564 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/05/2015
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1989
Engine
2404cc

G260 SSN Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2014
  • 45,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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G260 SSN Mileage History

  1. 17/05/200637,509 mi
  2. 23/05/200737,804 mi+295 mi
  3. 28/05/200838,508 mi+704 mi
  4. 27/05/200938,526 mi+18 mi
  5. 06/04/201138,529 mi+3 mi
  6. 06/04/201241,143 mi+2,614 mi
  7. 15/05/201241,151 mi+8 mi
  8. 30/04/201342,835 mi+1,684 mi
  9. 19/05/201445,564 mi+2,729 mi
  10. 22/05/201445,564 mi

Average of roughly 1,005 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

G260 SSN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 20:44
MOT Analysis

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10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes 208 (G260 SSN) between May 2006 and May 2014.

The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 May 2014 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: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)”; “Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.

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