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D608 MKG

1987 Mercedes-benz 250

Cream Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

309,011 mi
Last recorded309,011 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 250163,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD608 MKG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 309,011 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 309,004 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 293,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 293,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 284,622 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 284,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

N/S/F seatbelt stalk operation poor

N/S/R wheelarch heavily corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Poor repair to N/S/R floorpan/ bulkhead next to rear subframe mounting

Poor repairs to N/S/F inner wing

Repairs to both rear outer sills & floorpans very hard to assess to to amount of seam sealer + underseal.

Replacement rear metal brake pipes poorly made

Slight roughness to O/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 4 Dec 2006 284,313 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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D608 MKG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250 in Cream with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D608 MKG, 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 D608 MKG registered?

D608 MKG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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