1990 Mercedes 260 2.6L Diesel · JWC 11S
1990 Mercedes 260 (2.6L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1990. Recorded mileage 71,722 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 260
- Year / Origin
- 1990
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2599cc
JWC 11S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 71,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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JWC 11S Mileage History
- 22/12/202171,529 mi
- 23/12/202171,529 mi
- 23/05/202371,628 mi+99 mi
- 23/05/202571,712 mi+84 mi
- 15/05/202671,722 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 44 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JWC 11S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes 260 (JWC 11S) between December 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 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 (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strengt”.
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