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E695 SYC

1987 Mercedes-benz 250

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,627 mi
Last recorded176,627 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 250163,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE695 SYC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 176,627 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear brake pads sticking

Fail 8 Oct 2007 176,620 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear brake pads sticking

Pass 19 Jul 2006 166,703 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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E695 SYC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E695 SYC, 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 E695 SYC registered?

E695 SYC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E695 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E695 SYC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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