MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,820 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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nearside front tyre wall perished
nearside rear tyre heavily perished
offside front tyre wall perished
offside rear tyre heavily perished
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside front tyre wall perished
nearside rear tyre heavily perished
offside front tyre wall perished
offside rear tyre heavily perished
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
all tyres are showing signs of cracking and in poor condition.
o/s/f b post hole below door hinge.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
all tyres are showing signs of cracking and in poor condition.
o/s/f b post hole below door hinge.
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C997 HET is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 250 in Black with a 2,525cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 C997 HET, 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 C997 HET registered?
C997 HET is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 7 November 1985.
Is C997 HET safe to buy?
The MOT history for C997 HET shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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