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D158 KUM

1987 Mercedes-benz 250

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,870 mi
Last recorded155,870 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 250163,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD158 KUM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 155,870 miles

Rear Inner Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH BACK PLATES STARTING TO GO QUITE RUSTY DO WHATS BEEN DONE TO REST OF CAR WAX OIL GREASE SHOT BLAST THEM (1.1.15 (b))

UNDERBODY LIKE NEW KEEP IT UP WITH WAX OIL GREASE ITS WORKING OR LANOGUARD GREAT GOOD CONDITION

Fail 23 Sep 2026 155,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH BACK PLATES STARTING TO GO QUITE RUSTY DO WHATS BEEN DONE TO REST OF CAR WAX OIL GREASE SHOT BLAST THEM (1.1.15 (b))

UNDERBODY LIKE NEW KEEP IT UP WITH WAX OIL GREASE ITS WORKING OR LANOGUARD GREAT GOOD CONDITION

Pass 4 Oct 2025 153,069 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 scored worn inner faces strip check soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts are worn inner edge all 4 tyre old slight perrished check change soon (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has surface rust req power wash wax oil grease now springs brake pipes surface rust wax oil grease all advisory only

Fail 4 Oct 2025 153,069 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 scored worn inner faces strip check soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts are worn inner edge all 4 tyre old slight perrished check change soon (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has surface rust req power wash wax oil grease now springs brake pipes surface rust wax oil grease all advisory only

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 148,563 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight binding to the n/s/r brake

slight grab to all brakes when the foot brake is applied

some corrosion to the n/s/f sill section

some play in both front lower ball joints

the o/s/f brake back plate is missing

the rear number plate is deteriorated

the rear suspension coil springs are badly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2017 147,750 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight binding to the n/s/r brake

slight grab to all brakes when the foot brake is applied

some corrosion to the n/s/f sill section

some play in both front lower ball joints

the front gear box/exhaust bracket is broken

the o/s/f brake back plate is missing

the rear number plate is deteriorated

the rear suspension coil springs are badly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 139,740 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 137,607 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 132,749 miles

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 19 Dec 2012 131,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

all rear bushes cracking/ corrossion n/s o/s rear suspension, front suspension bushes cracking corrossion

Pass 20 Dec 2011 130,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 129,758 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion on offside rear lower sill

unable to view all steering joints due to lower engine cover

unable to view rear brake pads

Pass 17 Dec 2009 125,849 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 121,965 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 117,049 miles

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

brake warning light on

unable to see front pads fully to assess amount of wear

Pass 20 Dec 2006 113,500 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 110,183 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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D158 KUM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 163,834 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 D158 KUM, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D158 KUM registered?

D158 KUM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 23 January 1987.

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