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B425 WYF

1984 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,921 mi
Last recorded74,921 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 25097,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB425 WYF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 74,921 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 74,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 74,909 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 74,900 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 74,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,889 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 74,889 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 74,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,836 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 74,835 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Speedometer only partially illuminates

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crankshaft pulley slightly distorted

fuel tank cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2015 74,647 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

All tyres cracking slightly

Crank pulley slightly distorted

Fuel tank cap seal starting to crack

Headlamp wiper rubbers split

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wishbone (2.4.A.3)

Nearside washer jets missing screen

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 74,585 miles

all 4 tyres poor condition (perished)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,462 miles

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

all tyres poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,392 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,347 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,268 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 74,235 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 74,201 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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B425 WYF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 97,460 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 B425 WYF, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B425 WYF registered?

B425 WYF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 14 November 1984.

Is B425 WYF safe to buy?

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