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F276 WRE

1989 Mercedes-benz 250

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,462 mi
Last recorded142,462 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 250161,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF276 WRE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 142,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Corrosion to inner wing under headlamp (not in prescribed area)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 142,462 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Corrosion to inner wing under headlamp (not in prescribed area)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 137,125 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded under headlamps

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 137,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front inner wheel arches corroded under headlamps

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 129,256 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 129,256 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 122,017 miles

front brake backing plates in poor condition

front brakes in poor condition

front n/s tyre worn low

n/s & o/s outer sill jacking points corroded

rear o/s brake hose ferrule corroded

slight movement in n/s steering joint

Fail 18 Jul 2014 121,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake backing plates in poor condition

front brakes in poor condition

front n/s inner arch corroded where A-B-S pump is located

front n/s tyre worn low

n/s & o/s outer sill jacking points corroded

rear o/s brake hose ferrule corroded

slight movement in n/s steering joint

Pass 16 Jul 2013 116,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

propshaft rear rubber joint starting to seperate

suspect both rear springs broken.Full inspection not possible.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 116,042 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

propshaft rear rubber joint starting to seperate

suspect both rear springs broken.Full inspection not possible.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 184,621 miles

exhaust corroded

front & rear suspension bushes in poor condition

under body corroded in places

Fail 20 Jul 2012 184,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

front & rear suspension bushes in poor condition

under body corroded in places

Pass 16 Jul 2011 183,143 miles

Both rear sub frame bushes worn

both front suspension arm bushes in poor condition

both rear shocker covers split

outer sills corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2011 183,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front suspension arm bushes in poor condition

both rear shocker covers split

outer sills corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 179,845 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2010 179,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 176,101 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 169,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 169,573 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 164,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 159,246 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 159,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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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F276 WRE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F276 WRE, 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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F276 WRE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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