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A5 LKC

1998 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,472 mi
Last recorded196,472 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 250109,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LKC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 196,472 miles

coil springs corroded

damage to body work

engine and gear box covers fitted

sills coverd by plastic

Fail 14 May 2013 196,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

coil springs corroded

damage to body work

engine and gear box covers fitted

sills coverd by plastic

Pass 3 Jul 2012 165,133 miles

corrosion to various suspension components

engine under tray fitted

exhaust system corroded

rear differencial oil leaks

signs of prev welding repairs carried out to underbody

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

surface corrosion to vehcile under body

Fail 3 Jul 2012 165,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on edges close to legal limit

corrosion to various suspension components

engine under tray fitted

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r brake pad worn to legal thickness of 1.5 mm

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

rear differencial oil leaks

signs of prev welding repairs carried out to underbody

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

surface corrosion to vehcile under body

Pass 15 Dec 2011 158,605 miles

SRS light on

o/s outer sill corroded

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2011 158,605 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

SRS light on

o/s outer sill corroded

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 May 2011 153,068 miles

air bag lamp on.

bind to o/s/r brake.

brake hoses perishing.

front indicators faded.

rear tyres wearing low.

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

slight play in steering joints.

various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 137,699 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 122,390 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 108,941 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 98,316 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 86,599 miles

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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A5 LKC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 109,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 LKC, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A5 LKC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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