MOT Status
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155,870 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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))
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
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
slight play in n/s steering idler
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
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)
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
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)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake warning light on
unable to see front pads fully to assess amount of wear
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
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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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D158 KUM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 23 January 1987.
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