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C17 ONE

1989 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,957 mi
Last recorded99,957 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 250161,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 ONE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear towards the rear under the floor corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slightly worn and dry (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 99,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under the wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear towards the rear under the floor corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slightly worn and dry (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 99,771 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 93,358 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 92,708 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 92,391 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 92,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 90,506 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 89,831 miles

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

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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C17 ONE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 161,444 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 C17 ONE, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C17 ONE registered?

C17 ONE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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