MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,137 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E789 CBA 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 33.3%.
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 E789 CBA, 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 E789 CBA registered?
E789 CBA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 13 August 1987.
Is E789 CBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for E789 CBA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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