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JFZ 5941

1990 Mercedes-benz 260

White Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,169 mi
Last recorded165,169 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 260116,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 5941
MakeMercedes-benz
Model260
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 165,169 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 164,359 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides front and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 163,874 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 163,266 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 163,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings & nsr chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 162,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 162,646 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 162,488 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 161,785 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 161,424 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 160,182 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 160,076 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 159,331 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 159,330 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 159,330 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 159,276 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 159,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 157,932 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 157,894 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 157,892 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 152,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 150,266 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 150,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 145,087 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 139,274 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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JFZ 5941 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 in White with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 260 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 116,023 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 JFZ 5941, 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 36 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 JFZ 5941 registered?

JFZ 5941 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 260, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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