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F385 LNU

1989 Mercedes-benz 250

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,818 mi
Last recorded210,818 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 250161,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF385 LNU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 210,818 miles
Pass 22 May 2008
Fail 22 May 2008

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Gear lever has a detoriated knob.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front door has no inner handle.

Prop shaft has excessive play.

Pass 31 May 2007 202,688 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 202,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 194,526 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 194,721 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 8 May 2006 194,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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F385 LNU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F385 LNU, 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 F385 LNU registered?

F385 LNU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 7 June 1989.

Is F385 LNU safe to buy?

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