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D423 HWY

1986 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,001 mi
Last recorded227,001 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 250180,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD423 HWY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 227,001 miles

rust rear chassis

Pass 25 Aug 2009 216,891 miles

execssive rust on jacking points also in rear arches . play in nearside steering components . rear exhaust rusting

Pass 8 Apr 2008 123,095 miles

[STRONG ADVISORY] on all items. CORROSION offside both jacking points and nearside jacking point. also iner rear arches/front flitch areas. nearside front suspension leg very damp both inserts have movement. play in steering joints. sump cover fitted

both front tyres badley worn

Pass 19 Jan 2007 121,829 miles

rust both side front top flitch areas †other rust areas at rear chassis and mounts areas all jacking points †both rear tyres tread low †repair to exhaust

Fail 19 Jan 2007 121,829 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rust both side front top flitch areas †other rust areas at rear chassis and mounts areas all jacking points †both rear tyres tread low †repair to exhaust

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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D423 HWY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 180,106 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 D423 HWY, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D423 HWY registered?

D423 HWY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 22 September 1986.

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