MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,605 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside and Offside front suspension top mounting's are noisey.
Nearside front wing very rusty,edge requires attention.
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside and Offside front suspension top mounting's are noisey.
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f he3adlamp cracked
o/s/f headlamp cracked
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f headlamp cracked
n/s/f indicator cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
long park brake travel
rear o/s handbrake low
w/screen slight damage †front tyres edges worn †rear brake pipes rusty †rear susp hard
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
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E996 EPJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250 in Brown with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 E996 EPJ, 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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E996 EPJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 October 1987.
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