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AAZ 6608

1990 Mercedes-benz 250

Gold Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,928 mi
Last recorded140,928 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 250157,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 6608
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 140,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f mirror cracked but not affecting view

Fail 8 Apr 2009 140,928 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 138,985 miles

drivers seat cushion worn.

n/s/r wheel arch corroded.

o/s/r light lens & o/s headlamp lens repaired.

o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm 7 n/s/r tyre worn to3 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear number plate slightly discoloured.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 138,985 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

drivers seat cushion worn.

n/s/r wheel arch corroded.

o/s/r light lens & o/s headlamp lens repaired.

o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm 7 n/s/r tyre worn to3 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear number plate slightly discoloured.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 90,402 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 11/04/2007.Item 007 rectified.

Fail 11 Apr 2007 90,402 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid level low!

corrosion in all wheel arches.

mercedes emblem missing from grill.

n/s mirror glass missing.

n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mmLegal limit 1.6 mm.

rear number plate starting to discolour.

stonr chip in o/s headlamp lens.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 82,776 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT 30 on 04/04/2006.

Fail 4 Apr 2006 82,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat worn .

stone chip in o/s headlamp.

various stone chips in windscreen.

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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AAZ 6608 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 250 in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 157,990 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 AAZ 6608, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AAZ 6608 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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