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F28 BFK

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,723 mi
Last recorded98,723 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF28 BFK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 98,723 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 98,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 98,606 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 98,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 98,427 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,364 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 98,311 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 98,092 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 97,971 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,837 miles

front prop doughnut cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,553 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 97,553 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,553 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 96,782 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 96,646 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 91,674 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,016 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 87,016 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,492 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,921 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 75,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 68,997 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 68,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,132 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 59,851 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 59,746 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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F28 BFK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F28 BFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F28 BFK?

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What year was F28 BFK registered?

F28 BFK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 2 March 1989.

Is F28 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F28 BFK shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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