1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 2.6L Petrol · H815 BPO
1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 153,439 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 260
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H815 BPO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2023
- 153,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H815 BPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (H815 BPO) between July 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
H815 BPO Mileage History
- 22/07/2022151,984 mi
- 21/07/2023153,432 mi+1,448 mi
- 01/12/2023153,439 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,069 miles per year across 3 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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