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F906 CBO

1989 Mercedes-benz 260

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

20,377 mi
Last recorded20,377 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 260120,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF906 CBO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 20,377 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle and other components are corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 20,249 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 19,830 miles

front wings rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2021 18,527 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 17,774 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 17,774 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 15,098 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leakage under bonnet driverside and passengerside and from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 15,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leakage under bonnet driverside and passengerside and from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 12,270 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 12,261 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 9,654 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 9,606 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 6,655 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 3,304 miles

Oil leak

Prop shaft coupling perished

Pass 16 Apr 2014 116,164 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 110,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,131 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,799 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 94,221 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2009 88,998 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 82,677 miles

front propshaft rubber deteriated

Pass 12 Apr 2007 77,926 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 73,120 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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F906 CBO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260 in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F906 CBO, 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 F906 CBO registered?

F906 CBO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 10 April 1989.

Is F906 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F906 CBO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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