1987 Mercedes-Benz 260 2.6L Petrol · E973 JOO
1987 Mercedes-Benz 260 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 178,408 km. MOT expired on 10 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 260
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 178,408 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E973 JOO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2023
- 178,408 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E973 JOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 260 (E973 JOO) between January 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2023 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))”.
E973 JOO Odometer History
- 13/01/2023148,407 km
- 12/05/2023178,408 km+30,001 km
Average of roughly 92,120 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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