1991 Mercedes 260 2.6L Petrol · J101 EGU
1991 Mercedes 260 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 198,490 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 260
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 2599cc
J101 EGU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2007
- 198,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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J101 EGU Mileage History
- 27/06/2006189,576 mi
- 19/07/2006189,576 mi
- 13/08/2007198,473 mi+8,897 mi
- 21/08/2007198,490 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 7,755 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
J101 EGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mercedes 260 (J101 EGU) between June 2006 and August 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2007 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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