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E818 ODF

1987 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,018 mi
Last recorded93,018 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 250163,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE818 ODF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 93,018 miles

both rear spring corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 93,013 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear spring corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 92,575 miles

Advise, all tyre side walls perished.

Advise. headlamps fitted with masks/converters.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 92,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise, rear tyres side walls perished.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,344 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,081 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 89,298 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 89,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 88,078 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,531 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 86,875 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 86,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,814 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 84,321 miles

all tyre side walls starting to crack on inside edge

nearside headlamp glass has a crack in it.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 83,485 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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E818 ODF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 E818 ODF, 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 E818 ODF registered?

E818 ODF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E818 ODF safe to buy?

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