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C838 MGO

1985 Mercedes-benz 250

White Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,008 mi
Last recorded121,008 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 250107,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC838 MGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 121,008 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of the vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 22 Jan 2024 120,637 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 118,780 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 118,372 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,229 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 117,879 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 117,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 117,130 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 117,023 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 116,692 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 116,690 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 111,941 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from jionts (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 111,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from jionts (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 108,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

slight exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2013 107,812 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 107,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 100,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 100,155 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 99,497 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 98,407 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Oct 2009 98,407 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Nov 2008 97,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 97,742 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 96,644 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 96,105 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C838 MGO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 107,812 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 C838 MGO, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C838 MGO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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