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EDS 560B

1989 Mercedes-benz 250

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,970 mi
Last recorded2,970 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 250161,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDS 560B
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 2,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 2,969 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Jun 2017 2,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases full system corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak at engine ()

Oil leak from rear diff assy ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 2,454 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 2,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure outer bolt (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure to subframe (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 2,298 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 2,121 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 2,114 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 1,712 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clutch flexi-pipe perished

interior mirror deteriorated

slight play in steering box drop arm shaft and n/s idler

Pass 2 Jun 2008 1,683 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 1,680 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 1,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 1,655 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 1,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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EDS 560B is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 161,444 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 EDS 560B, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EDS 560B registered?

EDS 560B is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 14 November 1989.

Is EDS 560B safe to buy?

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