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BD04 SMX

2004 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,214 mi
Last recorded118,214 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 25061,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SMX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 118,214 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 118,214 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 107,258 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 107,258 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,403 miles

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.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 101,403 miles

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.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,447 miles

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.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,257 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 82,701 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 74,014 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 61,541 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,283 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,174 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 33,174 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,093 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 2 May 2007 31,558 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 31,558 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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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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What year was BD04 SMX registered?

BD04 SMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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