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A2 OWS

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,549 mi
Last recorded96,549 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 OWS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,549 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear diff oil leak

under body rust

Pass 14 Jun 2023 96,252 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Underside has surface rust

Pass 1 Jul 2022 92,545 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2021 89,351 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 89,349 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 May 2020 85,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 30/40% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive but not excessive DIFF OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 85,023 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 30/40% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive but not excessive DIFF OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,764 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 74,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead by battery (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 69,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 69,702 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 66,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,195 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,232 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,200 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,173 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,894 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,710 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,689 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 260?

Based on 18,212 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
2,796
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 841
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 413
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 403
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 361
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A2 OWS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 120,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 260 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 OWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 260 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A2 OWS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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