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F331 MAA

1989 Mercedes-benz 250

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

177,757 mi
Last recorded177,757 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 250161,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF331 MAA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 177,757 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 177,757 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 177,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 170,162 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 170,159 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 169,146 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 167,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 165,931 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 163,361 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 160,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 157,862 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 154,229 miles

All steel brake pipes coated in under seal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight play in nearside steering idler

Under trays fitted

wiper blade slightly deteriorated(smearing)

Pass 21 May 2015 151,097 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 147,814 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 145,353 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 142,316 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 138,857 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 134,602 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 131,993 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 128,122 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 123,448 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 118,616 miles

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

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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F331 MAA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F331 MAA, 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 F331 MAA registered?

F331 MAA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is F331 MAA safe to buy?

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