MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside sill cover damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside sill cover damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bothside front brake hose perishing- should replace.
bothside front brake pipe/s to brake hose corroded.
bothside rear brake pipe/s along arm corroded.
nearside rear shock absorber seeping oil- marginal pass -should replace.
rear silencer box deteriorated- leak small amount of gas. outer skin braking.
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
bothside front brake hose perishing- should replace.
bothside front brake pipe/s to brake hose corroded.
bothside rear brake pipe/s along arm corroded.
nearside rear shock absorber seeping oil- marginal pass -should replace.
rear silencer box deteriorated- leak small amount of gas. outer skin braking.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust- centre section silencer outer skin poor condition.
offside rear light/s lens damaged.
offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn thin in places.
offside rear wheel lightly distorted.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
plastic sill covers fitted
plastic trays fitted covering testable items
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
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BD04 SMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 61,541 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 BD04 SMX, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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BD04 SMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 25 May 2004.
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