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CLZ 4422

1998 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

194,106 mi
Last recorded194,106 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 250109,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 4422
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 194,106 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 187,614 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 187,345 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2020 176,641 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 162,503 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 159,771 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 155,666 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 151,663 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 140,075 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak around diff

Pass 19 Aug 2014 132,220 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 130,130 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 128,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 126,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 123,882 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 123,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 120,941 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 116,327 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 113,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 113,405 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 2,299 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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CLZ 4422 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 109,018 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 CLZ 4422, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CLZ 4422 registered?

CLZ 4422 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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