1991 Mercedes-Benz 260 2.6L Petrol · J417 SOE
1991 Mercedes-Benz 260 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 68,059 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 260
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J417 SOE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2023
- 68,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J417 SOE Mileage History
- 18/12/202168,026 mi
- 12/08/202368,058 mi+32 mi
- 24/08/202368,059 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 20 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
J417 SOE 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 1991 Mercedes-Benz 260 (J417 SOE) between December 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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