MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
249,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dampness around steering box no leaks found in test
stone chips to front screen within spec at time of test
temp repair to n/s/f wing.corrosion also n/s/r wheel arch no sharp edges at time of test
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dampness around steering box no leaks found in test
stone chips to front screen within spec at time of test
temp repair to n/s/f wing.corrosion also n/s/r wheel arch no sharp edges at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
anti rattle spring missing n/s/r brakes
borderline pass steering damper .needs replacing very soon
corrosion both n/s wheel arches need treatment to prevent sharp edges
dampness around diesal pump
dampness around steering box,no leaks found in test
engine not turning off whithout delay
o/s/f tyre low on air
slight play steering box
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
number plates illegally spaced but not disguised
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
exhaust heat shield insecure
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?
Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F426 XSC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F426 XSC, 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 F426 XSC registered?
F426 XSC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 13 April 1989.
Is F426 XSC safe to buy?
The MOT history for F426 XSC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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