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A190 RUM

1983 Mercedes-benz 250

White Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,395 mi
Last recorded81,395 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 25077,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA190 RUM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 May 2006 80,961 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2006 80,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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A190 RUM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 77,015 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A190 RUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A190 RUM registered?

A190 RUM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A190 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A190 RUM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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