MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
244,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
European headlights fitted with beam flatteners.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AGE 403?
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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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