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F303 LJA

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,569 mi
Last recorded72,569 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF303 LJA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,569 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 72,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 72,524 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,494 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,451 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,372 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,258 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,174 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,089 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,002 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,898 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 71,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,666 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,461 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,569 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 70,569 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,483 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,282 miles

both rear sill at jacking points corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,142 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,403 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 66,451 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 65,724 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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F303 LJA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F303 LJA, 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

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What year was F303 LJA registered?

F303 LJA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F303 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F303 LJA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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