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F18 KAJ

2009 Mercedes-benz 250

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,198 mi
Last recorded94,198 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 25085,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 KAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 94,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 94,197 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 89,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 89,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 87,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre cuts to outer wall & signs of run underinflated

Fail 2 May 2019 87,604 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre cuts to outer wall & signs of run underinflated

Pass 25 Apr 2018 85,255 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

Fail 25 Apr 2018 85,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

Pass 2 May 2017 81,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 81,510 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 76,470 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,723 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 60,288 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,498 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,857 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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F18 KAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 250 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 85,876 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 F18 KAJ, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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F18 KAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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