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F310 GWA

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,327 mi
Last recorded122,327 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF310 GWA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 122,327 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 122,088 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 121,317 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 119,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 118,401 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 116,463 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 116,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 114,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 114,559 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 114,219 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 113,707 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 113,707 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 113,827 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 113,703 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 113,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 112,010 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 109,281 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 109,256 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 106,986 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 103,603 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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F310 GWA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F310 GWA, 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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What year was F310 GWA registered?

F310 GWA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F310 GWA safe to buy?

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