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CAU 469H

2008 Mercedes-benz 250

Purple Petrol 2469cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,876 mi
Last recorded13,876 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 469H
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,469cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 13,876 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 13,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 13,055 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 12,007 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 11,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general corrsions to underside

headlight aim on lower limit

nearside front floor corroded and holed

Fail 21 Mar 2008 10,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Propshaft component defective

excessive welding to underside

filler in nearside sill

filler in offside sill

hand brake travel

nearside front floor corroded and holed but not within 30cm of steering/suspension/seat belt mounting

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

offside front tyre cracking

offside headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 21 Mar 2008 10,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

excessive welding to underside

filler in nearside sill

filler in offside sill

hand brake travel

nearside front floor corroded and holed but not within 30cm of steering/suspension/seat belt mounting

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

offside front tyre cracking

offside headlight aim on lower limit

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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CAU 469H is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 250 in Purple with a 2,469cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CAU 469H, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CAU 469H registered?

CAU 469H is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is CAU 469H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAU 469H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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