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D625 VHH

1987 Mercedes-benz 250

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,182 mi
Last recorded232,182 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 250163,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD625 VHH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 232,182 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

propshaft centre support deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2010 232,103 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s inner wing rusted through under headlamp

propshaft centre support deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2009 231,080 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 230,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear silencer mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2007 228,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet grille insucure

Fail 6 Jun 2007 228,358 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet grille insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 224,826 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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D625 VHH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D625 VHH, 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 D625 VHH registered?

D625 VHH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D625 VHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D625 VHH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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