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E602 HCD

1987 Mercedes-benz 250

Cream Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

236,226 mi
Last recorded236,226 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 250163,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE602 HCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 236,226 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 236,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 232,344 miles

disel residue around manifold

n/s/f headlight chipped

o/s/f door check strap broken

oil leak from engine

rad leaking

rear discs poor condition

Pass 21 May 2009 227,956 miles

freeplay in nearside steering idler

nearside rear flexi brake pipe metal ends corroded

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre low on inner edge

offside rear flexi brake pipe metal ends corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 May 2009 227,948 miles

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

freeplay in nearside steering idler

nearside rear flexi brake pipe metal ends corroded

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre low on inner edge

offside rear flexi brake pipe metal ends corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 May 2008 223,404 miles

51% imbalance on rear brakes

front number plate faded and damaged

nearside rear brake pads very low

offside front tyre low on outer edge

offside washer jet poor

rear brake discs worn

rubbing noise on nearside rear brake, (poss backplate)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 216,907 miles

Offside Rear 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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E602 HCD 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 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 E602 HCD, 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 E602 HCD registered?

E602 HCD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E602 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E602 HCD 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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