1986 Mercedes-Benz 260 2.6L Petrol · D226 FYY
1986 Mercedes-Benz 260 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 03/11/1986. Recorded mileage 111,224 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 260
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2599cc
D226 FYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 111,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D226 FYY Mileage History
- 10/01/2022111,230 mi
- 30/01/2023111,224 mi-6 mi
- 20/03/2024111,224 mi
- 07/04/2025111,224 mi
- 15/07/2026111,224 mi
Average of roughly -1 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D226 FYY 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 1986 Mercedes-Benz 260 (D226 FYY) between January 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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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