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AGE 403

1985 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

244,187 mi
Last recorded244,187 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 250107,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGE 403
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 244,187 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

Oil leak

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

free play in both rear suspension lower hub mounting bushes

front brake discs appear worn thin and discoloured

fuel hose rubbed against air filter housing

hazard warning light switch worn, careful operation is required.

headlamp dip switch need to carefully operated so main beam is not selected in dipped position.

odometer does not appear to be recording distance traveled

rear wheel arches corroded

vehicle is displaying foreign registration plates

windscreen wiper poor

Fail 13 Oct 2009 244,187 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front 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)

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

front brake discs appear worn thin and discoloured

hazard warning light switch worn, careful operation is required.

headlamp dip switch need to carefully operated so main beam is not selected in dipped position.

rear wheel arches corroded

vehicle is displaying foreign registration plates

Pass 15 Oct 2008 241,051 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 241,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Continental healamps fitted with beam flatteners.

Front Passenger door stiff to open.

No side repeaters fitted as standard equipment.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 233,085 miles

European headlights fitted with beam flatteners.

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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AGE 403 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 107,812 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 AGE 403, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AGE 403 registered?

AGE 403 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 17 July 1985.

Is AGE 403 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGE 403 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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