1989 Mercedes-Benz 260 2.6L Petrol · F535 DBO
1989 Mercedes-Benz 260 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 93,785 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 260
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F535 DBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 93,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F535 DBO 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 1989 Mercedes-Benz 260 (F535 DBO) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 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 (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached suspension tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
F535 DBO Mileage History
- 20/09/202478,645 mi
- 06/09/202584,119 mi+5,474 mi
- 09/09/202584,119 mi
- 01/09/202693,776 mi+9,657 mi
- 09/09/202693,785 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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