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F233 CJL

1989 Mercedes-benz 250

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,860 mi
Last recorded184,860 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 250161,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF233 CJL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2007 184,860 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 184,860 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 182,520 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 182,520 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F233 CJL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F233 CJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F233 CJL registered?

F233 CJL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F233 CJL safe to buy?

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