1989 Mercedes-Benz 260 2.6L Petrol · G44 XLT
1989 Mercedes-Benz 260 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 18/09/1989. Recorded mileage 123,509 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 260
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2599cc
G44 XLT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2023
- 123,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G44 XLT Mileage History
- 21/08/200696,945 mi
- 20/08/2007100,516 mi+3,571 mi
- 18/08/2008104,050 mi+3,534 mi
- 17/08/2009105,936 mi+1,886 mi
- 18/08/2009105,936 mi
- 16/08/2010109,025 mi+3,089 mi
- 18/08/2010109,025 mi
- 16/08/2011111,765 mi+2,740 mi
- 16/07/2012113,319 mi+1,554 mi
- 31/07/2013116,008 mi+2,689 mi
- 25/07/2014117,397 mi+1,389 mi
- 29/07/2014117,398 mi+1 mi
- 21/07/2015118,936 mi+1,538 mi
- 22/07/2015118,936 mi
- 19/07/2016120,314 mi+1,378 mi
- 17/07/2017121,396 mi+1,082 mi
- 08/08/2018122,484 mi+1,088 mi
- 17/07/2019123,038 mi+554 mi
- 07/08/2020123,389 mi+351 mi
- 09/08/2021123,416 mi+27 mi
- 13/08/2021123,416 mi
- 02/08/2022123,470 mi+54 mi
- 28/07/2023123,509 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 1,569 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
G44 XLT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 260 (G44 XLT) between August 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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