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F95 OYX

1988 Mercedes-benz 260

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,912 mi
Last recorded39,912 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 260124,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF95 OYX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 39,912 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 37,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 33,540 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 33,540 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 33,530 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 33,527 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 33,475 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 31,760 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2018 31,757 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2017 31,757 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2016 31,757 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 31,759 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 31,757 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,568 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,937 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,921 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 28,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,337 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,640 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,515 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,265 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,368 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,239 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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F95 OYX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260 in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 F95 OYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F95 OYX registered?

F95 OYX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 8 December 1988.

Is F95 OYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F95 OYX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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