Official DVLA Record

1992 Mercedes 260 2.6L Petrol · J976 ESU

J976 ESU

1992 Mercedes 260 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1992. Recorded mileage 118,841 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MERCEDES 260
Year / Origin
1992
MOT Status
Valid until 25/07/2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
118,841 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/07/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1992
Engine
2599cc

J976 ESU Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2024
  • 118,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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J976 ESU Mileage History

  1. 15/07/2023117,744 mi
  2. 22/07/2023117,759 mi+15 mi
  3. 27/07/2024118,841 mi+1,082 mi

Average of roughly 1,060 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

J976 ESU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 18:52
MOT Analysis

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 1992 Mercedes 260 (J976 ESU) between July 2023 and July 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 July 2024 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 (12 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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