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E186 UBG

1987 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,061 mi
Last recorded78,061 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 250163,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE186 UBG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 78,061 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roof (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mount to both inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy unerseal under car and repairs

Fail 29 Jun 2020 78,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roof (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mount and inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy underseal under car and covering all parts

Pass 14 Aug 2019 78,054 miles

Front slight play steering linkages

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 78,054 miles

Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front slight play steering linkages

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,983 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

heavy underseal under car corrsion floor on repairs

Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,671 miles

Nearside Rear sill corrsion

Rear Upper both sides corrsion

Fail 10 Jul 2017 77,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside sills corrsion

Rear Upper both sides corrsion

Pass 20 May 2016 77,622 miles

cant inspect welds due to under seal

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

o/s sill corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 77,622 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing center stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired center (5.2.6)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing center stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cant inspect welds due to under seal

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

o/s sill corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 77,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,951 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,261 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,504 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,641 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,043 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 72,929 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 70,885 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 70,885 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak from steering box

slight cracks in nsr tyre side wall

slight cracks in rear drive shaft joint

Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,350 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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E186 UBG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E186 UBG, 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 E186 UBG registered?

E186 UBG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E186 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E186 UBG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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