1991 Mercedes-Benz 260 2.6L Petrol · SHZ 6118
1991 Mercedes-Benz 260 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Jul 1991. Recorded mileage 106,787 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 260
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SHZ 6118 Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2025
- 106,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SHZ 6118 Mileage History
- 02/06/2006100,132 mi
- 09/06/2007100,828 mi+696 mi
- 21/06/2008101,348 mi+520 mi
- 06/06/2009101,701 mi+353 mi
- 22/06/2010102,075 mi+374 mi
- 22/07/2011102,314 mi+239 mi
- 02/07/2012102,688 mi+374 mi
- 02/07/2012102,688 mi
- 17/07/2013103,102 mi+414 mi
- 28/10/2014104,787 mi+1,685 mi
- 20/01/2016105,257 mi+470 mi
- 14/05/2018105,924 mi+667 mi
- 14/05/2018105,924 mi
- 26/06/2019106,040 mi+116 mi
- 26/06/2019106,040 mi
- 30/10/2020106,349 mi+309 mi
- 29/10/2021106,478 mi+129 mi
- 27/10/2022106,702 mi+224 mi
- 18/02/2025106,787 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 356 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
SHZ 6118 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 260 (SHZ 6118) between June 2006 and February 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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.
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