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D9 SUG

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

103,802 mi
Last recorded103,802 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 SUG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 103,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 103,802 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 101,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 101,647 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 100,319 miles

Front Inner tyres wear

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 100,318 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner tyres wear

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 99,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both front to rear fuel lines corroded REQUIRES FURTHER ATTENTION

Fail 23 Feb 2023 99,084 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rears ,,REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION. ()

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 99,075 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

underbody corroded in places

Pass 16 Feb 2022 98,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded in places

Fail 3 Feb 2022 98,058 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded in places

Pass 11 Feb 2021 95,535 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 5 Dec 2019 93,749 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

offside rear jacking block missing

Fail 5 Dec 2019 93,749 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,591 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

offside rear jacking block missing/jacking point holed

Fail 29 Nov 2018 91,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

offside rear jacking block missing/jacking point holed

Pass 13 Dec 2017 90,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded near to jacking point

Pass 28 Dec 2016 89,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 89,051 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box end (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,632 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

front strut dust covers loose

signs of corrosion on outer sills

slight oil leaks

tyres perishing

Fail 24 Nov 2015 83,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

foot opp hand brake long

front strut dust covers loose

signs of corrosion on outer sills

slight oil leaks

tyres perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2014 74,740 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 74,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 68,123 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 68,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,789 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 58,428 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,177 miles

off side headlamp lens cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,323 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,522 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,002 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,671 miles

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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D9 SUG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 124,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D9 SUG, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 260 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D9 SUG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 13 October 1988.

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