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B26 LON

2016 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,241 mi
Last recorded53,241 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 25053,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 LON
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 53,241 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 42,310 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 35,168 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 28,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 21,605 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 21,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 19,124 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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B26 LON is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 53,362 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 B26 LON, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B26 LON registered?

B26 LON is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is B26 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 LON shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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