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C84 KRP

1985 Mercedes-benz 250

Black Petrol 2525cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

115,986 mi
Last recorded115,986 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 250107,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC84 KRP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,525cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 115,986 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,069 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 115,068 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 11,050 miles

exhaust rear box rubber ring mount x1 broken

Pass 8 Nov 2021 115,014 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 115,014 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 114,999 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 144,999 miles

Rear Sound deadening material insecure box mount rubber slit & missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 114,558 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 114,558 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 114,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 113,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,607 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 112,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 112,567 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 112,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 112,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriated slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,990 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box rubber mountings x2 split

Fail 25 Sep 2012 111,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust back box rubber mountings x2 split

Pass 11 Oct 2011 111,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 111,657 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 111,644 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

offside front bottom ball joint cover split

offside front sill corroded

slight blow from exhaust centre section at joints

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

Pass 15 Oct 2010 111,143 miles

very slight fluid leak from rear height corrector

Fail 7 Oct 2010 111,141 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

battery u/s

very slight fluid leak from rear height corrector

Pass 26 Oct 2009 111,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front lower panel slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2008 110,758 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 110,687 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear suspension adjuster slightly weeping

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jun 2006 110,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 110,673 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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C84 KRP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C84 KRP, 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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What year was C84 KRP registered?

C84 KRP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C84 KRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C84 KRP shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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